An Investigation into the temporal and spatial patterns of phosphorus concentrations across the ditch system of West Sedgemoor SSSI

Defra procuring on behalf of Natural England. This project is to undertake a programme of strategic sampling to assess phosphorus concentrations and evidence of nutrient enrichment, to answer the following questions: • What is the state of compliance with the total phosphorus target across the SSSI? • Are levels declining compared to previous EA surveys conducted 2001 -2009? • How quickly do total phosphate levels decline as water from the River Parrett flows through the system? Is this decline at the expense...