River Ecology and Management Lessons from the Pacific Coastal Ecoregion

Name: River Ecology and Management Lessons from the Pacific Coastal Ecoregion
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ISBN: 9780387952468

ISBN-10: 0387952462

ISBN-13: 9780387952468

Edition: 1998

Authors: Robert J. Naiman, Robert E. Bilby, S. Kantor

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A basic ecological understanding of the structure & dynamics of running waters is needed to formulate management & policy decisions. This study includes sections on the biotic environment, the physical environment & ecosystem processes.

Book details

List price: $119.99
Copyright year: 1998
Publisher: Springer New York
Publication date: 2/16/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 705
Size: 7.01" wide x 10.00" long x 0.52" tall
Weight: 2.750
Language: English



Preface


Contributors



River Ecology and Management in the Pacific Coastal Ecoregion




Channel Processes, Classification, and Response




Hydrology




Stream Quality




Biotic Stream Classification




Microorganisms and Organic Matter Decomposition




Primary Production




Stream Macroinvertebrate Communities




Fish Communities




Riparian Wildlife




Dynamic Landscape Systems




Riparian Forests




Function and Distribution of Large Woody Debris




Nutrient Cycles and Responses to Disturbance




Organic Matter and Trophic Dynamics




The Hyporheic Zone




Biodiversity




Statistical Design and Analysis Considerations for Monitoring and Assessment




Cumulative Watershed Effects and Watershed Analysis




Rivers as Sentinels: Using the Biology of Rivers to Guide Landscape Management




Social Organizations and Institutions




River Law




Economic Perspectives




Stream and Watershed Restoration




Nonprofit Organizations and Watershed Management




Watershed Management




Paradigms, Policies, and Prognostication about the Management of Watershed Ecosystems



Appendix: Reviewers


Index