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Showing 1 to 20 of 23 for “"Riparian ecology"”.
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The role of forest stream corridor characteristics in influencing stream and riparian ecology
… design in relation to both in-stream and riparian zone biodiversity and functioning. The contribution, availability and source of basal resources within varying corridor conditions are the focus of this project. This approach is combined with surveys of community diversity on a number of …
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Comparative plasticity of rare Pityopsis ruthii and its common congener P. graminifolia
The natural world is dynamic, and species must successfully respond to the environmental changes they experience. Pityopsis ruthii (Ruth’s golden aster) is an imperiled endemic perennial confined to boulder crevices along short stretches of the Hiwassee and Ocoee Rivers in Polk County, TN. To …
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The effects of flooding disturbance on the distribution and behaviour of riparian arthropods along a lowland gravel river
… influence the assemblage structure of mobile, riparian arthropods along spatially structured river banks of a rain-fed, lowland gravel river, the Common Meuse. As riverine ecosystems are basically non-equilibrium, dynamic ecosystems, mainly flow regimes and flood pulse characteristics are …
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Riparian understory dynamics and relationship to dams on the Elwha River, Washington
… sediment regimes, which can fundamentally alter riparian ecosystem function. However, with better understanding of how dams negatively impact river systems, and as many dams approach the end of their lifespan, dam removal is being used to facilitate ecosystem restoration. Whereas researchers have …
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Factors affecting the recruitment of riparian vegetation on the Ord and Blackwood Rivers in Western Australia
… involved in the recruitment and regeneration of riparian vegetation. As there has been a paucity of basic ecological studies on riparian vegetation in Australia, the project is broad in scope, and gives a general picture of the factors influencing, the regeneration of riparian vegetation and …
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Vegetation patterns along the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, Glacier National Park, Montana
Distribution of riparian vegetation on riverine floodplains is dictated, in part, by species' response to flood disturbance. Plant position can be related to frequency, intensity and duration of flooding, with species most tolerant of flooding occurring in lower discharge classes and those less …
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Vegetation colonization within exposed reservoirs following dam removal on the Elwha River, Washington
"Riparian ecosystems are important for ecological functioning of rivers, and are significantly impacted by dams. With over 50% of large dams in the U.S. beyond their life expectancy, dam removal is increasingly being considered to eliminate aging infrastructure and restore ecosystems. There have …
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Initial response of riparian vegetation to dam removal on the Elwha River, Washington
<p>"Riparian zones, the interfaces between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, provide numerous ecosystem functions such as wildlife habitat, erosion control, nutrient and energy storage, buffering of sediment and pollution, and maintenance of biodiversity. Worldwide, riparian ecosystems are …
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Evaluating ecological function provided by bank stabilization in Box Canyon Reservoir, WA
<p>"Shoreline erosion is a dynamic natural process of alluvial rivers that humans often accelerate and then attempt to control. Traditionally, reduction of shoreline erosion is accomplished by structural means, such as vertical bulkheads and riprap/rock. However, hard bank stabilizing materials can …
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