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River Environment Classification

Science Centres: Freshwater

The REC is based on a network of 'sections' that are associated with their upstream catchments. The mapped classification appears as a linear mosaic showing longitudinal spatial patterns that are typical of patterns of many properties of river ecosystems. 

More information (including data download) click on this link.

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