Observed data: Habitat score for river section 'Union Road to Eagle Lane, Tipton'
What is the habitat score and what does it mean?
The habitat score measures how modified the river is from its natural state. It is the sum of the Material score, Physical score and Vegetation score.
- The haibtat score is shown as a number between 3 and 30.
- A habitat score of 3 means that the river is entirely natural.
- A habitat score of 30 means that the river has been highly modified, probably with concrete banks and little vegetation.
Table of Habitat score
| Date of observation | Score |
|---|---|
| 09/2003 | 9 |
What's in the table?
The table shows the habitat score for this section of the river
- The first column tells you the date of observation: This is the month and year that the habitat score of this river section was assessed.
- The second column tells you the score: This is the habitat score that was measured on that date.
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