Improving sampling designs for measuring restoration in aquatic habitats

Journal of Aquatic Ecosystem Stress and Recovery

Volumn 6, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 235-251

  Chapman, M G ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Analyses; Aquatic; Restoration; Sampling design

Indexed keywords

ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION; RESTORATION ECOLOGY; SAMPLING;

ECOLOGY; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; METHODOLOGY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; REVIEW; SAMPLING;

EID: 0032322734     PISSN: 13861980     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1009987403481     Document Type: Review

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