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Freshwater classifications

The JNCC has published specific classifications for freshwater ecosystems, namely a botanical classification using macrophyte flora and a classification for running waters based on their aquatic plant communities.

Publications

Duigan, C., Kovach, W. & Palmer, M. 2006. Vegetation communities of British lakes: a revised classification. Peterborough, Joint Nature Conservation Committee.

Holmes, N.T.H., Boon, P.J. & Rowell, T.A. 1999. Vegetation communities of British rivers - a revised classification. Peterborough, Joint Nature Conservation Committee.

Palmer, M. 1992. A botanical classification of standing waters in Great Britain and a method for the use of macrophyte flora in assessing changes in water quality. Peterborough, Joint Nature Conservation Committee. (Research and survey in nature conservation, No. 19.)