Autor: N. Coulter, Richard J. Horwitz, C. Cianfrani, B. D. Marshall, J. Reed, James E. Pizzuto, Todd A. Clason, Donald F. Charles, D. A. Kreeger, David J. Velinsky, David D. Hart, A. M. Compton, W. C. Hession, L. Fuselier, Thomas E. Johnson, J. D. Newbold
Rok vydání: 2000
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Zdroj: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 63:211-222
ISSN: 0167-6369
DOI: 10.1023/a:1006495805300
Popis: Riparian forest restoration has become a major focus of watershed initiatives to improve degraded stream ecosystems. In urban watersheds, however, the ability of riparian forests to improve stream ecosystems may be diminished due to widespread, upland disturbance. This paper presents the methodology and some preliminary results from the first year of fieldwork on a 3-year project designed to assess the ecological benefits of riparian reforestation in urban watersheds. The study is based on an integrated, multidisciplinary sampling of physical, chemical, and biological attributes at forested and non-forested sections of 12 streams with different amounts of urban developement within their watersheds. Restored sections of three streams are also being monitored over the 3-year duration of the project. Sampling and analysis will continue through December 2000.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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