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Developing a saltmarsh classification tool for the European water framework directive.

Mike Best1, Alison Massey, Amanda Prior

  • 1Environment Agency, Kingfisher House, Goldhay Way, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, Cambs PE2 5ZR, United Kingdom. mike.best@environment-agency.co.uk

Marine Pollution Bulletin
|November 1, 2006
PubMed
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Marine angiosperms, like saltmarshes, are key to the Water Framework Directive (WFD) classification. This study focuses on developing UK and RoI saltmarsh classification tools to address natural variations in erosion and accretion for accurate WFD compliance.

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Area of Science:

  • Marine ecology
  • Coastal habitat assessment
  • Environmental monitoring

Background:

  • The Water Framework Directive (WFD) mandates the classification of water body status using biological elements, including marine angiosperms like saltmarshes.
  • Current saltmarsh classification efforts in the UK and RoI, led by the Marine Plants Task Team (MPTT), focus on extent, zonation, and species diversity.
  • Accurate quantification of natural spatial and temporal variations in saltmarsh erosion and accretion presents a significant challenge for WFD compliance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and propose solutions for challenges in developing saltmarsh classification tools for the UK and RoI.
  • To ensure saltmarsh classification methods meet the normative definitions set by the Water Framework Directive.
  • To explore future classification possibilities, including ecosystem functioning such as marine fish nursery services.

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Main Methods:

  • Review of existing saltmarsh classification approaches.
  • Identification of challenges in quantifying natural saltmarsh variability (erosion/accretion).
  • Proposal of solutions and future directions for saltmarsh assessment tools.

Main Results:

  • Development of saltmarsh classification tools is ongoing in the UK and RoI.
  • Natural variations in saltmarsh extent (erosion/accretion) are difficult to quantify but crucial for accurate classification.
  • Potential solutions for quantifying these variations and challenges have been identified.

Conclusions:

  • Saltmarsh classification tools are essential for meeting Water Framework Directive requirements.
  • Addressing natural variability in saltmarsh dynamics is critical for robust classification.
  • Future tools may integrate ecosystem functioning, enhancing saltmarsh assessment.