Nutrient Enrichment in Alpine Wetlands – Case Study of Phobjikha
July 8th, 2023
A study in 2020 applied the Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) framework to evaluate the factors that impact the water quality of the Gangtey-Phobji wetland in Bhutan, a Ramsar-listed wetland that plays a vital role in conserving the Black-necked Crane (BNC). The evaluation of the wetland’s water quality is carried out in relation to its land use and land cover (LULC) and that of its catchment. Different riparian land use types were assessed for various discharge and water quality parameters such as dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity, pH, temperature, and turbidity at 22 different sites using a nested catchment sampling design. Moreover, water samples were collected for laboratory analysis of nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations. The study also identifies key stakeholders responsible for managing water quality in the wetland and recommends potential responses.
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