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Co-located with

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Equipment

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GEO-BON Biome

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Land Use

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Observed Properties

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    • species abundance (124)
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    • species list (67)
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    • zooplankton abundance (16)
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  • environmental parameter (92)
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  • landscape parameter (160)
  • physical parameter (29)
  • remote sensing parameter (33)
  • soil parameter (270)
  • water parameter (320)

Projects

  • EU Directive (74)
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Protection Level

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  • Category II – National Park (36)
  • Category IV – Habitat/Species Management Area (42)
  • Category VI – Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources (6)
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  • not applicable (6)

Site Status

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Site Type

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