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NS-EN 16150:2012

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Abstract

This European Standard gives guidance on procedures for the pro rata Multi-Habitat-Sampling (MHS) of benthic macro invertebrates in wadeable rivers and streams. The term "pro-rata" reflects the intention to sample adequate proportions of riverine habitats with reference to their percentage occurrence. The Multi-Habitat-Sampling does not replace other techniques, but, among other applications, the pro-rata Multi-Habitat-Sampling technique is a fundamental requisite of some multimetric assessment approaches used to evaluate the ecological status of running waters. The method described in this document is one of possible techniques among the existing pro-rata Multi-Habitat-Sampling techniques. The MHS methodology is based on Rapid Bioassessment Protocols [1], the procedures of the Environment Agency for England and Wales [2], the Austrian Guidelines for the Assessment of the Saprobiological Water Quality of Rivers and Streams [3], the AQEM sampling manual [4], the AQEM & STAR site protocol [5], EN 27828, the Austrian Standards M 6232 and M 6119-2 [6], [7], the German Standard DIN 38410-1 [8] and the French Standard XP T90-333 [9]. This European Standard also provides detailed description on how to sample different habitats which may be applicable for sampling approaches other than the multi-habitat sampling.

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  • Standard from SN
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  • Edition: 2012-04
  • Version: 1
  • Document type: NAT
  • ICS 13.060.70
  • National Committee SN/K 153

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