Geomorphology and River Management : Applications of the river styles framework.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1 - Introduction. Part A - The Geoecological Basis of River Management : 2 - Spatial considerations in aquatic ecosystem management. 3 - Temporal considerations in awuatic ecosystem management. Part B - Geomorphic Considerations for River Management : 4 - River character. 5 - River behavior. 6 - River change. 7 - Geomorphic responses of rivers to human disturbance. Part C - The River Styles Framework : 8 - Overview of the river styles framework and practical considerations for its application. 9 - Stage one of the river styles framework : catchment-wide baseline survey of river character and behavior. 10 - Stage two of the river styles framework:catchment-framed assessment of river evolution and geomorphic condition. 11 - Stahe three of the river styles framework: prediction of likely future river condition based on analysis of recovery potential. 12 - Stage four of the river styles framework: implication for river management. 13 - Putting geomorphic principles into practice.

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