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Riparia

Ecology, Conservation, and Management of Streamside Communities

Book2005

Authors:

Robert J. Naiman, Henri Décamps, ... Gene E. Likens

Riparia

Ecology, Conservation, and Management of Streamside Communities

Book2005

 

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Authors:

Robert J. Naiman, Henri Décamps, ... Gene E. Likens

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This book describes the underlying water conditions and geologies that support viable riparia, illustrates the ecological characteristics of riparia, and discusses how riparia are ... read full description

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    1 - Introduction

    Pages 1-18

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    2 - Catchments and the Physical Template

    Pages 19-48

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    3 - Riparian Typology

    Pages 49-78

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    4 - Structural Patterns

    Pages 79-123

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    5 - Biotic Functions of Riparia

    Pages 125-158

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    6 - Biophysical Connectivity and Riparian Functions

    Pages 159-187

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    7 - Disturbance and Agents of Change

    Pages 189-232

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    8 - Management

    Pages 233-268

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    9 - Conservation

    Pages 269-290

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    10 - Restoration

    Pages 291-325

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    11 - Synthesis

    Pages 327-356

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    Bibliography

    Pages 357-413

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    Index

    Pages 415-430

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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.

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.

Key Features

  • Treats riparian patterns & processes in a holistic perspective, from ecological components to societal activities
  • Contains over 130 illustrations and photos that summarize this complex ecological system
  • Synthesizes the information from more than 6,000 professional articles
  • Sidebars provide a look into ongoing research that is at the frontiers of riparian ecology and management
  • Treats riparian patterns & processes in a holistic perspective, from ecological components to societal activities
  • Contains over 130 illustrations and photos that summarize this complex ecological system
  • Synthesizes the information from more than 6,000 professional articles
  • Sidebars provide a look into ongoing research that is at the frontiers of riparian ecology and management

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ISBN

978-0-12-663315-3

Language

English

Published

2005

Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved

Imprint

Academic Press

Authors

Robert J. Naiman

Henri Décamps

Michael E. McClain

Gene E. Likens

Institute of Ecosystem Studies Millbrook, New York