Systematic index frame for functional assessment of constructed wetlands

Hui Ting Chang, Lei Yang, Shin Cheng Yeh, Ho Wen Chen*

*此作品的通信作者

研究成果: 雜誌貢獻期刊論文同行評審

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摘要

Constructed wetlands (CWs), a form of natural or ecological engineering, are used for wastewater clarification as well as water resource conservation and restoration around the world. To assess the ecological and environmental functions of CWs, this paper proposes a systematic index system using a rate-level method to reflect the subjective and objective value of the wetland as well as to quantify its functional capacity. The systematic index framework, consisting of hydrology and ecology, along with landscape, socio-economic and service factors, is developed using the DPSIR (Driving Force, Pressure, State-Impact and Respond) model. Information on wetlands in Taiwan including the construction, operational status, and water purification ability, together with questionnaires, is collected. The results indicate that hydrological conditions and the types of plants in wetlands are the major determinants of the success of constructed wetlands. According to questionnaires answered by experts, the functional assessment system is composed of six oriented components, 13 main indicators, and 29 sub-indicators. The six components are Protection of Water Resources, Landscape and Environmental Maintenance, Ecosystem Health, Cultural Assets, Social/Economic Services, and Operations and Management. This research will provide an assessment of the implementation of constructed wetland efficiency and multi-objective planning of constructed wetlands, and may serve as a reference for the government in amending the wetlands law in Taiwan.

原文英語
頁(從 - 到)145-152
頁數8
期刊Ocean and Coastal Management
73
DOIs
出版狀態已發佈 - 2013 3月

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • 海洋學
  • 海洋科學
  • 管理、監督、政策法律

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