Trophic level index
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The trophic level index is used in New Zealand
as a measure of nutrient status of lakes. It is similar to the trophic state index
but was proposed as alternative that suited New Zealand.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
as a measure of nutrient status of lakes. It is similar to the trophic state index
Trophic state index
The quantities of nitrogen, phosphorus, and other biologically useful nutrients are theprimary determinants of a body of water's trophic state index...
but was proposed as alternative that suited New Zealand.
See also
- Water pollution in New ZealandWater pollution in New ZealandWater pollution in New Zealand is an increasing concern for environmentalists and regulatory bodies. An increase in dairy farming in New Zealand is linked to an increase in water pollution, and siltation due to land clearance has affected lakes, rivers, caves and bays...
- Lakes of New ZealandLakes of New ZealandThere are 3,820 lakes in New Zealand with a surface area larger than one hectare. The lakes are of varying types and origins. Many of the lakes in the central North Island area are volcanic crater lakes, while the majority of the lakes near the Southern Alps were carved by glaciers...
- Environment of New ZealandEnvironment of New ZealandThe environment of New Zealand is characterised by unique flora and fauna and a variety of landforms contained within a small island nation...