Riparia : ecology, conservation, and management of streamside communities
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Riparia : ecology, conservation, and management of streamside communities
Elsevier Academic Press, c2005
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University Library for Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo講座
: [hbk.]5010318789
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [357]-413) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Catchments and the Physical Template
Chapter 3: Riparian Typology
Chapter 4: Structural Patterns
Chapter 5: Biotic Functions of Riparia
Chapter 6: Biophysical Connectivity and Riparian Functions
Chapter 7: Disturbance and Agents of Change
Chapter 8: Management
Chapter 9: Conservation
Chapter 10: Restoration
Chapter 11: Synthesis
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Index
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