Spatial variation in benthic macroinvertebrate community structures in tributaries of Verdal river : effects of biotic and abiotic environmental factors and restoration measures

• Main Author: Esdar, Louise Cathrine Rolstad
• Other Authors: Haugen, Thrond, Stensland, Stian
• Format: Master Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås 2019
• Subjects: Ecological state; Stream ecosystems; Verdal watershed; Benthic macroinvertebrates; VDP::Matematikk og Naturvitenskap: 400::Zoologiske og botaniske fag: 480::Limnologi: 498; Norway; Øvre; Bekken; Verdalselva; Atlantic salmon; Salmo salar
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/11250/2608467

Rivers and streams are one of the most degraded ecosystems in the world, including Norway. Human activities have long impacted rivers and streams, both directly, and indirectly, and this ultimately affects the streams health. Benthic macroinvertebrates and fish are the most common biological variabl...