Audit
Riparian soil moisture characteristics are maintained
Water levels have remained unchanged over time
What is the reason for the water change
Diversity and structure of the riparian and emergent vegetation has been maintained
The plant community is adequate to filter sediments and pollutants
Bank shearing, soil compaction, and bare ground are uncommon
Soil erosion and deposition in the wetland and riparian area are at natural levels
Shoreline characteristics are adequate to dissipate wave and wind event energies
Inputs of fine organic matter for the detritus food chain are appropriate
Nutrient inputs are normal(there is a lack of algae mats)
Vertebrate and invertebrate life indicates good water quality
Hummocks are rounded and completely vegetated
Is the desired plant community present (diversity, species, age, structure, form)
Are the riparian soils subjected to prolonged saturation and anaerobic conditions
Is the wetland margin subject to significant human footfalls or cattle Hooves ?
Are there outside factors affecting the dynamics of the system
- Dams
- culverts
- channelized
- Land Clearing
- Recreation
- roads/logging
- clearing
- dam
- draining
- fire
- grazing
- mowing
- structures
- seeding
Plant community
First grass or Forb
Second grass or Forb
Third grass or Forb
