Essays about: "Riparian Zone"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 32 essays containing the words Riparian Zone.
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6. Hydrological control of plant species composition and distribution in Dal River alluvial meadows
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : Northern boreal alluvial meadows are ecologically significant semi-natural ecosystems within the riparian zone. The effects of disturbance like flooding, grazing, and mowing have historically maintained high nutrient turnover and succession disruption that led to high biodiversity, leading to their inclusion in the Natura 2000 network. READ MORE
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7. Sediment transport in small streams is related to riparian buffer width : a comparison between wide and narrow riparian buffers
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : This study aims to provide information about how different widths of riparian buffers affect the quantity and quality of sediments transported in a small stream after a clear – cut harvest. Small streams have critical influences on downstream rivers and excessive transported sediments can have large negative effects on the aquatic system. READ MORE
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8. Go with the flow - can environmental flows save us? : A study of the flow patterns in Bredforsen and possibilities for the future
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : Freshwater systems have, during human history, endured large-scale impacts. According to the water framework directive, measures must be developed to create a better environment for species in, and connected to, freshwater systems. Hydropower plants has caused loss of natural disturbance (e.g. READ MORE
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9. Methane tree stem flux over the course of the spring flood : Spatial and temporal effects in a boreal riparian zone
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : Methane (CH4) tree stem-atmosphere flux is viewed as a new frontier in the global carbon cycle and may be of great importance. The effect on flux from different tree species, forest ecosystems and seasons is still uncertain. READ MORE
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10. Riparian buffer zones in agricultural landscapes : Their status today and their future as an ecological tool in Sweden
University essay from Karlstads universitetAbstract : The application of intensive farming and cultivation practices, resulting in large-scale modification of the hydrology of streams and rivers and of the natural vegetation, has increased the need to find ways to mitigate the negative impact of this habitat degradation. Suitable design and creation of riparian buffer zones in agriculture areas, is by many considered the best remedial measure. READ MORE