Indicators for Climate Change Impacts - Wetlands in temperate ecoregions, Wetlands
Nutrient immobilisation
| Stressor type | Hydrology |
|---|---|
| Responding parameter group | Physico-chemical parameters |
| Responding parameter | Nutrient immobilisation |
Response description
Lowered water table mobilises nutrients.
Specification of relevant ecosystem type
Peatlands
Relevant ecoregion(s) according to Illies
14 (Central plains), 15 (Baltic province), 16 (Eastern plains), 17 (Ireland and Northern Ireland), 18 (Great Britain), 25 (Caspic depression)
Suggested indicator
Water table height
Justification of indicator
Indicates potential to liberate nutrients.
Reference(s)
Freeman C., M.A. Lock & B. Reynolds (1993): Climatic change and the release of immobilised nutrients from Welsh riparian wetland soils. Ecological Engineering 2(4): 367-373.
