Riparia :Ecology, Conservation, and Management of Streamside Communities

Publication subTitle :Ecology, Conservation, and Management of Streamside Communities

Author: Naiman   Robert J.;Decamps   Henri;McClain   Michael E.  

Publisher: Elsevier Science‎

Publication year: 2010

E-ISBN: 9780080470689

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780126633153

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9780126633153

Subject: Q14 Biological Ecology (Ecology)

Language: ENG

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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.

  • 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

Chapter

Foreword

pp.:  11 – 13

Preface

pp.:  13 – 16

1 Introduction

pp.:  16 – 34

2 Catchments and the Physical Template

pp.:  34 – 64

3 Riparian Typology

pp.:  64 – 94

4 Structural Patterns

pp.:  94 – 140

5 Biotic Functions of Riparia

pp.:  140 – 174

6 Biophysical Connectivity and Riparian Functions

pp.:  174 – 204

7 Disturbance and Agents of Change

pp.:  204 – 248

8 Management

pp.:  248 – 284

9 Conservation

pp.:  284 – 306

10 Restoration

pp.:  306 – 342

11 Synthesis

pp.:  342 – 372

Bibliography

pp.:  372 – 430

Index

pp.:  430 – 446

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