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<P>Your Browser Seems to have trouble with frames. <P>Please follow this link. <P><a href="../../contents.php?subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/">../../contents.php?subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/</a> <HR> <H2>Contents</H2> <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=foreword_publn">Foreword NRHP, Publication Details & Acknowledgements</a> <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=exec_summ">Executive Summary</a> <ul> <LI>Aims - Classification System - Ratings <LI>Sampling <LI>Outputs </ul> <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=ch1">1. Introduction</a> <ul> <LI>1.1 Classification As A Fundamental Requirement For Management <LI>1.2 Milestones In The Development Of Stream Classification Systems <LI>1.3 Advantages And Disadvantages Of Classification Systems For Management Of Waterways <LI>1.4 Objectives <LI>1.5 Types Of Classification Required <LI>1.6 Approach To Developing A Multi-Faceted Classification System </ul> <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=ch2">2. Methods</a> <ul> <li>2.1 Workshop <li>2.2 Newsletter <li>2.3 Liaison With Brisbane City Council <li>2.4 Consultation <li>2.5 Pilot Study In Brisbane </ul> <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=ch3">3. Results And Discussion</A> <UL> <LI>3.1 Recommendations From The Workshop <LI>3.2 Need For Specific Purpose Surveys <LI>3.3 Sampling And Survey Design <LI>3.4 Use Of Existing Data Sets And Information <LI>3.5 Survey Resources, Methods And Equipment Requirements <LI>3.6 Survey Components, Boundaries And Datasheet Design <LI>3.7 Components And Datasheets <LI>3.8 Database Design And Data Entry <LI>3.9 Development Of Condition Ratings <LI>3.10 Condition Ratings For The Components <LI>3.11 Data Analyses <LI>3.12 Data Summaries And Outputs </UL> <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=ch4">4. Application Of The Classification System For Management Of Urban Streams</A> <UL> <LI>How severe are the problems? How do my streams compare with those in adjacent catchments? <LI>How large is the problem? What length of stream is affected to what degree or extent? <LI>Where are the problems located? Where are the best sites to begin the rehabilitation? Where would the efforts of 'Bush Care' or some other interest group be most effective? <LI>To re-establish fish populations I need to find areas with permanent pools at least 1m deep, with abundant aquatic vegetation and good instream cover in the form of logs and branches. Where do I find such habitat areas? <LI>Where in the catchment are there representative sites of various types that will provide a reasonable target for rehabilitation or management initiatives? What areas of riparian vegetation and stream habitats should be conserved or protected? </UL>  <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=ch5">5. Monitoring Requirements</a> <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=ch6">6. Limitations Of The Classification System</A> <ul> <li>The accuracy and reliability of the data collected ultimately limits the accuracy and reliability of the method. Using non- experts to conduct the surveys places obvious limits on the type of data that can be collected and the consistency and reliability of the data. These limitations are offset by the major advantages of involving community groups, the low cost and the short time for the surveys. It is feasible to complete surveys of 200 sites and to completely establish the software system in three months </ul>  <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=ch7">7. Trial Of Methodology In Brisbane</a> <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=refs">8 References</A> <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=abbrv_figs_tbls">List of Abbreviations Figures & Tables</A> <h2>Appendices</h2> <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=app1">Appendix 1. Datasheets</a> <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=app2">Appendix 2. Condition Audit Summaries – Tabulated Output</a> <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=app3">Appendix 3 Condition Audit Summaries – 'Stack Diagrams'</a> <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=app4">Appendix 4. Report Card</a> <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=app5">Appendix 5 – 'Skeleton' Maps</a> <P><a href="subdir=nrhp/decn_supp_syst/&filename=app6">Appendix 6 Statistical Summary</a>