Habitat Classification of Maharlu Wetland Using MedWet Classification System

Zamanpoore, Mehrdad; Pakparvar, Mojtaba; Hatami, Ahmad; Zahirian, Atekeh

doi:10.22034/ewe.2022.360015.1804

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

¹ Assoc. Professor, Fars Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization of Iran (AREEO), Shiraz. Iran

² Assist. Professor, Department of Watershed Management, Fars Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization of Iran (AREEO), Shiraz. Iran

³ Research Assistant, Fars Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization of Iran (AREEO), Shiraz. Iran

⁴ Research Assist, Fars Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization of Iran (AREEO), Shiraz. Iran

https://doi.org/10.22034/ewe.2022.360015.1804

Abstract

Identifying the different habitats in wetlands is essential for their protection. This research was carried out with the aim of classifying habitat areas of Maharlu wetland in Fars province using MedWet, Mediterranean Wetland Habitat Classification System. Information on dominant vegetation cover, soil, and hydrology of the wetland was prepared using field surveys. The data on the water regime were obtained with quarterly satellite images from 2016-2019 in remote sensing media using ArcGIS. Sampling was performed for wetland plants and lake bed outcrops from 39 stations in May 2020. Plants were identified and classified on the basis of being an annual or perennial presence and submerged or floating. By stacking this information in ILWIS, different habitat zones were separated. Each was then specified using habitat international standard codes, and habitat maps were prepared. In total, 42 habitats were identified in the Maharlu wetland. The most prevalent habitats were palustrine–emergent–persistent–seasonally flooded–Mixosaline– (P-EPSX-) (14,797,300 m²), palustrine–emergent–persistent–temporarily flooded– Mixosaline (P-EPSX-) (296,600 m²), lacustrine–littoral–emergent–persistent–seasonally flooded–mixosaline– (LLEPSX) (2,079,900 m²), and lacustrine–littoral–emergent–persistent–Semipermanently flooded–mixosaline– (LLEPLX-) (493,000 m²). The results of this research in recognizing habitats are useful for the protection of ecosystem sections, especially plant communities.

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environment

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Environment and Water Engineering

Habitat Classification of Maharlu Wetland Using MedWet Classification System

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Volume 9, Issue 4
December 2023
Pages 449-466

Habitat Classification of Maharlu Wetland Using MedWet Classification System

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Volume 9, Issue 4December 2023Pages 449-466

Volume 9, Issue 4
December 2023
Pages 449-466