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Riparia : ecology, conservation, and management of streamside communities /

This book describes the underlying water conditions and geologies that support viable riparia, illustrates the ecological characteristics of riparia, and discusses how riparia are used by human cultures as well as how riparia can be used to sustain environmental quality. In recent years riparian man...

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Main Authors: Naiman, Robert J
Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology
Group Author: De camps, H. Henri; McClain, Michael E
Published: Elsevier Academic,
Publisher Address: Amsterdam ; Boston :
Publication Dates: 2005.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Series: Aquatic ecology series
Subjects:
Riparian areas > Management
Riparian ecology
Zones riveraines > Gestion
E cologie ripicole
SCIENCE > Environmental Science see also Chemistry > Environmental
NATURE > Ecosystems & Habitats > Wilderness
NATURE > Ecology
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Ecology
Ekologi
Ekosystem
Landskapsekologi
Vattendrag > ekologi
Va xtsamha llen
Djursamha llen
Naturva rd
Electronic books
Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780126633153
Summary: This book describes the underlying water conditions and geologies that support viable riparia, illustrates the ecological characteristics of riparia, and discusses how riparia are used by human cultures as well as how riparia can be used to sustain environmental quality. In recent years riparian management has been widely implemented as a means of improving fisheries, water quality, and habitat for endangered species. This book provides the basic knowledge necessary to implement successful, long-term management and rehabilitation programs. * Treats riparian patterns & processes in a holistic
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xv, 430 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color).
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-413) and index.
ISBN: 9780080470689
0080470688
Index Number: QH541
CLC: X321
Contents: Catchments and the physical template -- Riparian typology -- Structural patterns -- Biotic functions of riparia -- Biophysical connectivity and riparian functions -- Disturbance and agents of change -- Management -- Conservation -- Restoration -- Synthesis.

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