Role of palaeoecology in describing the ecological character of wetlands

摘要: While it is acknowledged that changes in the condition of a wetland can be detected through contemporary monitoring programs, this paper explores extent to which palaeoecological approaches used concert with techniques understand benchmark conditions, rates and direction change. This done within context Ramsar Convention on Wetlands addresses conservation internationally important wetlands wise use all wetlands. Over time has adopted considerable body guidance detecting, reporting responding change ecological character. In recognition there remain gaps available character requested further advice determination appropriate reference conditions for assessing establishing range natural variability As provide ready means considering trajectories change, nature drivers over time, they assist qualifying established descriptions. They also help timing any departure from normal early warnings future especially when integrated modelling.