“…Resulting increased turbidity may also decrease the filtering capacity of suspension feeders (Rellstab & Spaak, 2007), reduce colonisation by macroinvertebrates or amphibians (Hecnar & M'Closky, 1996), and hamper light penetration (Croel & Kneitel, 2011b;Schmutzer et al, 2008). However, moderate trampling with limited sediment disturbance can benefit wetland species through exposing propagules buried in the sediment, stimulating germination and hatching (Rhazi, Grillas, Tan Ham, & El Khyari, 2001;Thiéry, 1997), and creating niches for plant regeneration (Johnstone, 1986). In addition, new individuals and species may persist because of reduced competitive interactions (Chambers & Prepas, 1990).…”