Tyre track pools and puddles – Anthropogenic contributors to aquatic biodiversity

Armitage, Patrick D.; Hawczak, Adrianna; Blackburn, J.H.

doi:10.1016/j.limno.2012.07.002

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“…Over the 3-year survey of aerial extent at Blakemoor, waterbodies of a similar size to those at Hauxley (<2 m 2 ) comprised only 0-0.0014% of the 1 km 2 study region; however, they did account for 0-17% of the waterbody stock. Pools of this size, often simply well-established tyre track ruts, can greatly contribute to the aquatic species richness of a region, supporting a distinct fauna not found in large, permanent ponds (Armitage et al 2012).…”

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Variations in sediment organic carbon between different types of small natural ponds along Druridge Bay, Northumberland, UK

Gilbert

Taylor

Cooke

et al. 2014

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Small natural ponds from Druridge Bay, Northumberland (UK), were sampled to investigate the variations in sediment organic carbon (OC) content among pond types. Sediment OC was highest in uncompacted sediments from permanent ponds with extensive natural vegetation (means ranged between 7.68 and 12.86% OC) but lower in compacted sediments (mean 3.72% OC) or from ponds in arable or pasture fields (mean 3.44% OC) and from adjacent soil controls (means of 3.13-3.38% OC). The extent of 4 distinct pond types (permanent naturally vegetated, arable field, grass pasture field, and dune slack) varied across years. This study highlights ecological variations among pond types that can result in large variations in sediment OC content and, combined with annual variations to the extent of ponds, poses significant implications for upscaling carbon burial rates based solely on combined surface area.

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Variations in sediment organic carbon between different types of small natural ponds along Druridge Bay, Northumberland, UK

Gilbert

Taylor

Cooke

et al. 2014

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“…Ponds located within woodlands are often ephemeral, providing habitat for rare and endemic species (Brooks, 2000;Armitage et al, 2012) and can act as refugia for macroinvertebrate taxa even when surrounded by industrial, urban landscapes (Spyra and Krodkiewska, 2013). Forest ponds are commonly shaded which has been attributed to reduced macrophyte and macroinvertebrate richness in agricultural areas (Sayer et al, 2012); although forested ponds are just as likely to support uncommon and rare macroinvertebrate taxa (e.g., Agabus striolatus: Coleoptera)…”

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“…There has been an increasing volume of published research on perennial and ephemeral pond biodiversity (Oertli et al, 2009) in both northern (Jeffries, 1991;Boothby et al, 1995a;Guest, 1997;Jeffries, 2011;Hassall et al, 2012) and southern UK (Rundle et al, 2002;Williams et al, 2003;Bilton et al, 2009;Armitage et al, 2012;Sayer et al, 2012 (Lott, 1999, unpublished data). At least one Red Data Book species was recorded from 26 of the 30 pond sites.…”

Section: Regional Context: Pond Biodiversity In the East Midlands Ukmentioning

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“…The length of time the pond net sweep was undertaken was proportional to water surface area (Hinden et al, 2005;Armitage et al, 2012) (Table 3.2), up to a maximum of three minutes for larger ponds Gioria et al, 2010). It should be noted that the three minutes refers to the period the net is in the water and does not include the transition between mesohabitats, or emptying the net to allow more of the sample to be collected .…”

Section: Macroinvertebrate Samplingmentioning

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“…It should be noted that the three minutes refers to the period the net is in the water and does not include the transition between mesohabitats, or emptying the net to allow more of the sample to be collected . This sampling strategy was employed in order to obtain comprehensive macroinvertebrate samples from all sites and to ensure the small freshwater habitats/communities were not destroyed/degraded (Armitage et al, 2012). A habitat dependent, time limited method was employed following the methodological guidelines of the National Pond Survey ).…”

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Ecological Drivers of Cladoceran Diversity in the Central European City (Łódź, Poland): Effects of Urbanisation and Size of the Waterbody

Pawlikiewicz¹,

Jurasz

2017

Annales Zoologici Fennici

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Ponds are common and abundant features in nearly all landscapes typical of European lowland landscapes yet research on freshwater biodiversity has traditionally focussed on larger waterbodies such as lakes and rivers. This has led to an increased need to understand and quantify the biodiversity associated with pond habitats to better inform the active conservation and management of these small waterbodies. This thesis examines the aquatic macroinvertebrate biodiversity (alpha, beta and gamma) and conservation value of 95 ponds in Leicestershire, UK, across a variety of urban and rural landscape types and at a range of spatial scales. In addition, the relative importance of local (physicochemical and biological) and spatial (connectivity) variables in structuring macroinvertebrate communities within ponds is investigated. At a regional scale, the greatest macroinvertebrate biodiversity and conservation value was recorded within meadow ponds compared to urban, agricultural and forest ponds. Spatially, ponds were highly physically and biologically heterogeneous. Temporally (seasonally), invertebrate communities were most dissimilar in meadow and agricultural ponds but assemblages were similar in urban and forest ponds. In urban landscapes, park ponds supported a greater diversity of invertebrates than 'other' urban or garden ponds and typically had a greater conservation value. Garden ponds were the most taxon poor of those investigated. Perennial floodplain meadow ponds supported a greater biodiversity of invertebrates compared to ephemeral meadow ponds although conservation value was similar. Despite regular inundation from the River Soar, ephemeral ponds supported distinct communities compared to perennial meadow ponds. Aquatic macrophytes supported a higher diversity of taxa than other pond mesohabitats across all landscapes studied. Physicochemical factors were identified to be the dominant influence on macroinvertebrate assemblages although, a combination of local and spatial factors best explained the variation in community composition at a regional scale and for meadow ponds. Spatial factors were not identified to significantly influence urban pond communities. This study highlights the ecological importance and conservation value of ponds in rural and anthropogenically disturbed landscapes. Recognition of the significant contribution of ponds to freshwater biodiversity at regional and landscape scales is important for future conservation of pond habitats and will help focus and direct conservation strategies to where they are needed most.iv

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When is the best time to sample aquatic macroinvertebrates in ponds for biodiversity assessment?

Hill

Sayer

Wood

2016

Environ Monit Assess

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Ponds are sites of high biodiversity and conservation value, yet there is little or no statutory monitoring of them across most of Europe. There are clear and standardised protocols for sampling aquatic macroinvertebrate communities in ponds, but the most suitable time(s) to undertake the survey(s) remains poorly specified. This paper examined the aquatic macroinvertebrate communities from 95 ponds within different land use types over three seasons (spring, summer and autumn) to determine the most appropriate time to undertake sampling to characterise biodiversity. The combined samples from all three seasons provided the most comprehensive record of the aquatic macroinvertebrate taxa recorded within ponds (alpha and gamma diversity). Samples collected during the autumn survey yielded significantly greater macroinvertebrate richness (76 % of the total diversity) than either spring or summer surveys. Macroinvertebrate diversity was greatest during autumn in meadow and agricultural ponds, but taxon richness among forest and urban ponds did not differ significantly temporally. The autumn survey provided the highest measures of richness for Coleoptera, Hemiptera and Odonata. However, richness of the aquatic insect order Trichoptera was highest in spring and lowest in autumn. The results illustrate that multiple surveys, covering more than one season, provide the most comprehensive representation of macroinvertebrate biodiversity. When sampling can only be undertaken on one occasion, the most appropriate time to undertake surveys to characterise the macroinvertebrate community biodiversity is during autumn, although this may need to be modified if other floral and faunal groups need to be incorporated into the sampling programme.

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Tyre track pools and puddles – Anthropogenic contributors to aquatic biodiversity

Cited by 15 publications

References 53 publications

Variations in sediment organic carbon between different types of small natural ponds along Druridge Bay, Northumberland, UK

Variations in sediment organic carbon between different types of small natural ponds along Druridge Bay, Northumberland, UK

Ecological Drivers of Cladoceran Diversity in the Central European City (Łódź, Poland): Effects of Urbanisation and Size of the Waterbody

When is the best time to sample aquatic macroinvertebrates in ponds for biodiversity assessment?

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