Environmental monitoringDefinition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_monitoring) Environmental monitoring describes the processes and activities that need to take place to characterise and monitor the quality of the environment. Environmental monitoring is used in the preparation of environmental impact assessments, as well as in many circumstances in which human activities carry a risk of harmful effects on the natural environment. (Wikipedia) Preferred Units: N/A Scope Note: N/A This term is used for the following terms: N/A Approved Date 06-Nov-2013 Items having a keyword or observed-property relationship to this subject term Click here to give feedback on this term or suggest an update. |