Riparian Landscapes
Riparian Landscapes by George Patrick Malanson, published by Cambridge University Press on May 27, 1993, offers an in-depth examination of the ecological systems found in streamside and floodplain areas through the lens of landscape ecology. This 296-page book explores how the spatial patterns of riparian vegetation are influenced by and, in turn, influence various ecological, geomorphological, and hydrological processes along rivers.
Readers will find a detailed discussion on the dynamics of riparian structures, including the effects of channels, flooding, and soil moisture on ecological systems. The book highlights the interconnectedness of water, sediment, nutrients, and carbon, and how these elements affect community structure and species competition. Additionally, it addresses the importance of intelligent management of riparian zones and examines the potential for integrating hydrological, geomorphological, and ecological simulation models, making it a valuable resource for those in environmental science, ecology, and physical geography.
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Riparian Landscapes examines the ecological systems of streamside and floodplain areas from the perspective of landscape ecology. The specific spatial pattern of riparian vegetation is seen as a result of, and a control on, the ecological, geomorphological, and hydrological processes that operate along rivers. Riparian structures are controlled by the spatial dynamics of channels, flooding and soil moisture. These dynamics are part of integrated cascades of water, sediment, nutrients and carbon, to which animal and plant species respond in ways that illuminate community structure and competition. The role of the riparian zone in controlling species distribution and abundance is discussed. Intelligent management of these valuable ecological resources is highlighted. The potential for linking hydrological, geomorphological and ecological simulation models is also explored. This book will be of interest to graduate and professional research workers in environmental science, ecology and physical geography.
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