A Fish Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) was incorporated as an attribute in the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPS-FM) in 2020. The NPS-FM requires regional councils to monitor fish communities to calculate IBI scores and, at a minimum, develop action plans to achieve target states determined in consultation with communities.
The Fish IBI Calculator was developed to assist practitioners in calculating and reporting Fish IBI scores at a national and regional level. This document contains guidance for users of the Fish IBI calculator. For the best user experience, please access the calculator using a desktop or laptop computer.
A Fish Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) was incorporated as an attribute in the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPS-FM) in 2020. The NPS-FM requires regional councils to monitor fish communities to calculate IBI scores and, at a minimum, develop action plans to achieve target states determined in consultation with communities.
The Fish IBI Calculator was developed to assist practitioners in calculating and reporting Fish IBI scores at a national and regional level. This document contains guidance for users of the Fish IBI calculator. For the best user experience, please access the calculator using a desktop or laptop computer.