Dynamic Dunescapes Citizen Science Water Table Depth Dipwells

Dynamic Dunescapes Citizen Science: Water Table Depth (Dipwells) Survey v

Water table depth Tracking water table depth in dune slacks. The aim of this survey is to monitor water table depth in dune slacks (seasonal wetlands) within the sand dune system. Water table depth influences the type and health of dune slack vegetation and on species like natterjack toads and many insects that also use dune slacks or damp sand.

Why? What is the water table depth in dune slacks and how is this changing over time? This will give an indication of nutrient, climate change and other impacts on vegetation communities in dune slacks.

Where and when to survey Dipwells in dune slacks should be surveyed at least once per month. This video shows you how to take dipwell measurements. If you are using paper recording forms, please return them to the site Manager. Watch this video on You. Tube: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=LR 2 Akqh. V 9 YY

Where and when to survey This video shows you how to use the Dynamic Dunescapes App to record dipwell measurements. Watch this video on You. Tube: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=l. Ao. OAXYPMMw

Suggested equipment • • • Handheld GPS unit (Mobile phone app – dipwell locations downloaded beforehand) Water-level measuring device (see notes inn Citizen Science Manual) Water level recording form Camera or smartphone

Supporting documents There are several additional documents available at www. dynamicdunescapes. co. uk/citizenscience to help you complete this citizen science task: • Survey method • Dipwell recording form • Health and Safety Guidance

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