A maximum-minimum recorder for shallow water tables, developed for ecohydrological studies on mires.

Published online
02 Mar 1995
Content type
Journal article
Journal title
Journal of Applied Ecology
DOI
10.2307/2404452

Author(s)
Bragg, O. M. & Hulme, P. D. & Ingram, H. A. P. & Johnston, J. P. & Wilson, A. I. A.

Publication language
English

Abstract

A new, low-cost field instrument for determination of water levels, which records the highest and lowest levels attained between site visits, is described. Information is given on construction and use of the instrument, with emphasis on its application in ecohydrological studies on peatlands.

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