10.15468/xzpcvv
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TestWat - Macroinvertebrates and macrophytes of freshwater bodies in Flanders, Belgium
Luc Denys
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
BELGIUM
luc.denys@inbo.be
Jo Packet
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
BELGIUM
jo.packet@inbo.be
Jo Packet
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)Researcher
Kliniekstraat 25BrusselsBrussels Capital Region1070BELGIUM
jo.packet@inbo.be POINT_OF_CONTACT
Luc Denys
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)Researcher
Kliniekstraat 25BrusselsBrussels Capital Region1070BELGIUM
luc.denys@inbo.be OWNER
Dimitri Brosens
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)Data liaison officer
Kliniekstraat 25BrusselsBrussels Capital Region1070BELGIUM
dimitri.brosens@inbo.behttp://www.biodiversity.be PROCESSOR
2022-05-31
ENGLISH
Freshwater bodies perform a very important role in the ecological network and they are of great importance for biodiversity conservation. Because of their quick response to local and regional changes in environmental conditions, they are sensitive indicators of ongoing processes. Many users of these freshwater bodies need (or need to develop) a certain ecological quality. To optimize the ecological function of lentic freshwater systems a good understanding of their condition and occurring changes is needed and a specific reference situation is required. A classification that leans on a broad ecological base is essential. To have, in the future, a more objective and effective way to perform nature conservation, to prioritize nature development ect, we need to map the different types of freshwater bodies. We also need more knowledge related to environmental circumstances who can secure sustainable development of aquatic communities. The main objective of this study include the simplification of the main variety of permanent lentic freshwater systems in Flanders into workable units for environmental assessment, management and planning. A hierarchic typology will be worked out, based on biotic and ecological characteristics of key factors. The data collected in this context they are also important for determining the ongoing ecological status of still waters and to develop specific targets and a pragmatic evaluation method.
Occurrence
GBIF Dataset Type Vocabulary: http://rs.gbif.org/vocabulary/gbif/dataset_type.xml
Observation
GBIF Dataset Subtype Vocabulary: http://rs.gbif.org/vocabulary/gbif/dataset_subtype.xml
macroinvertebrates
macrophytes
freshwater
n/a
Occurrence
GBIF Dataset Type Vocabulary: http://rs.gbif.org/vocabulary/gbif/dataset_type_2015-07-10.xml
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The datasets is created under the Flemish Impulse Programme for Nature Development
Introduction
VLINA gives a serious stimulant to the research on nature conservation and improvement and development of the habitat of endangered of vulnerable species in Flanders. VLINA started 5 years ago and gave a financial impulse to innovative ecological and human-scientific research projects which had a maximum length of 3 years (see table). The total budget for the VLINA program was set on 500 million BEF or € 12.39 million. During the five years a total of 42 research projects was financed.
Table: The number and the length of the projects
Year Number of projects Project length
1996 6 3 years
1997 6 3 years
1998 4 3 years
1999 8 2 years
2000 18 1 years
Total
42 5 years
Based on a critical evaluation of existing scientific results from current research programs in Flanders as well as in Europe, the Board of Directors of the VLINA formulated the gaps in information for improving the ecological diversity in Flanders. The selected topics with a particular interest for the Flemish context were the following.
Indicators of biodiversity and regulation in relation to human influence. We need simple and objective indicators for monitoring the ecological value of habitats and changes over time and over space. We also need to know more on the impact of human activities on the maintenance and survival of species and populations, especially the endangered ones, in Flanders.
Ecological aspects of nature conservation. More knowledge should be acquired on how to improve the management of our nature reserves as a better buffer and to obtain higher values of the environment. Practical links to other land-use forms such as farming and forestry are priority issues.
Habitat fragmentation. Due to the intensive use of land in Flanders, fragmentation of habitats is a serious problem. Research on genetic loss in small and isolated populations and how to improve passage and connection ways is of great interest.
Ecohydrological aspects. In many cases semi-natural ecosystems are linked to artificial hydrological dynamics of periodic flooding. More information is needed on the relationship between soil and water properties on one hand and nature quality on the other.
Sociological aspects of nature conservation. The values associated with biodiversity are not easily expressed in terms of economic value but are the result of the importance we assign to it. Which conflicts exists between the different actors and how can we improve the respect for nature in Flanders? The perceptions and attitudes of different social groups have to be studied. What is the effect of the different regulations on nature quality? What is the effect of nature-education? Does there exist an 'optimal mix' of instruments for nature conservation?
Researchers
The VLINA projects were carried out by the Flemish research institutes, the Institute for Nature Conservation and the Institute for Forest and Wildlife Management, universities, NGOs and others.
Organisation
The Board of Directors of VLINA is trusted with the scientific guiding of the Impulse Programme. This Board of Directors works in close collaboration with the operational VLINA-cell. This cell is responsible for the daily administration of the Impulse Programme. Every project has a steering committee, which is responsible for an optimal follow-up of the project.
Research networks
One of the objectives of VLINA was to establish new research networks. All projects are a collaboration of several VLINA-partners. They sample, process and interpret the data together. They also have some collective publications.
Availability
The summaries of all VLINA projects can be found in the GMO-database and on the website of the Nature Division (www.mina.vlaanderen.be/wiedoetwat/aminal/taken/natuur). The final reports of the VLINA projects can be asked at the operational VLINA-cell.
To the extent possible under law, the publisher has waived all rights to these data and has dedicated them to the Public Domain (CC0 1.0). Users may copy, modify, distribute and use the work, including for commercial purposes, without restriction.
Flanders has a temperate maritime climate influenced by the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, with relatively moderate summers and mild winters. Flanders is the northern part of Belgium. The two main geographical regions of Flanders are the Yser basin, in the North-West and the central plain. Flanders is divided in 6 ecoregions (Dunes district; Kempens district; Loam district; River Maas; Polder district, Sand and Loam district).
2.54
5.92
51.51
50.68
1998-05-05
1999-09-21
All records in this dataset are macroinvertebrates (Animalia) or macrophytes (Plantae) and most are identified to species. The top 3 recorded species are the plants Lycopus europaeus (2%), Phragmites australis (2%), and Juncus effusus (2%).
Kingdom
Plantae
plants
Kingdom
Animalia
animals
The dataset was created to support the development of a typology of freshwater bodies in Flanders.
notPlanned
Jo Packet
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
BELGIUM
jo.packet@inbo.be
AQEM-procedure
http://www.aqem.de/ftp/aqem_manual.zip
Freshwaterbodies in Flanders
Field samples and grab samples AQEM procedure
Checked
Ecological typology and monitoring of standing waters and marshes
Luc Denys
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
VLINA (VLINA ( Vlaams Impulsprogramma Natuurontwikkeling))
Hercules foundation
Freshwaterbodies in Flanders
Typology and Ecological Research on integrated eveluationmethods for still waters on a regional scale: keystones for development, restoration and monitoring of natural values (Flanders).
2024-03-29T07:56:32Z
Denys L, Packet J (2022). TestWat - Macroinvertebrates and macrophytes of freshwater bodies in Flanders, Belgium. Version 25.5. Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO). Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/xzpcvv accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-03-29.
Denys, L. (2009). Een a posteriori typologie van stilstaande wateren in Vlaanderen. Rapport van het Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek, 2009(39)[S.n.]: Brussel, details
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