Riparian Vegetation and Fluvial Geomorphology

Riparian Vegetation and Fluvial Geomorphology
Author: Sean J. Bennett
Publisher: American Geophysical Union
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2004-01-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0875903576

Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Water Science and Application Series, Volume 8. Riparian Vegetation and Fluvial Geomorphology presents important new perspectives for the experimentalist, the field practitioner, the theorist, and the modeler, offering a synthesis of scientific advances along with discussions of unresolved problems and research opportunities. The volume is structured in five sections.

Forest and Stream Management in the Oregon Coast Range

Forest and Stream Management in the Oregon Coast Range
Author: Stephen D. Hobbs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2002
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

This major volume presents a wealth of fundamental and applied research on managing Coast Range forest and stream ecosystems. Written primarily for managers and resource specialists, the book will also appeal to policymakers, resource scientists, forest landowners, the conservation community, and students interested in forestry, fisheries, and wildlife sciences.

Debris-flow Hazards and Related Phenomena

Debris-flow Hazards and Related Phenomena
Author: Matthias Jakob
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 795
Release: 2007-12-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540271295

With climate change and deforestation, debris flows and debris avalanches have become the most significant landslide hazards in many countries. In recent years there have been numerous debris flow avalanches in Southern Europe, South America and the Indian Subcontinent, resulting in major catastrophes and large loss of life. This is therefore a major high-profile problem for the world's governments and for the engineers and scientists concerned. Matthias Jakob and Oldrich Hungr are ideally suited to edit this book. Matthias Jakob has worked on debris flow for over a decade and has had numerous papers published on the topic, as well as working as a consultant on debris flow for municipal and provincial governments. Oldrich Hungr has worked on site investigations on debris flow, avalanches and rockfall, with emphasis on slope stability analysis and evaluation of risks to roads in built-up areas. He has also developed mathematical models for landslide dynamic analysis. They have invited world-renowned experts to joint them in this book.

Debris Flows/avalanches

Debris Flows/avalanches
Author: John E. Costa
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1987
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0813741076

Debris flows and debris avalanches are among the most dangerous and destructive natural hazards that affect humans. They claim hundreds of lives and millions of dollars in property loss every year. These 17 papers pull together recent research into new methods for mitigating the loss of life and property.

Effects of Agricultural Conservation Practices on Fish and Wildlife

Effects of Agricultural Conservation Practices on Fish and Wildlife
Author: National Agricultural Library (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2008
Genre: Agricultural conservation
ISBN:

"The bibliography is a guide to recent scientific literature covering effects of agricultural conservation practices on fish and wildlife. The citations listed here provide information on how conservation programs and practices designed to improve fish and wildlife habitat, as well as those intended for other purposes (e.g., water quality improvement), affect various aquatic and terrestrial fauna"--Abstract.

Geomorphic Processes and Riverine Habitat

Geomorphic Processes and Riverine Habitat
Author: American Geophysical Union. Meeting
Publisher: American Geophysical Union
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2001-01-09
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Water Science and Application Series, Volume 4. Declines in fish populations and the loss of riverine habitat from human demands on the environment intensify year by year. By considering why and how, and by proposing restoration methods and mitigation strategies, scientists respond forcefully to improve disturbed ecosystems. Geomorphic Processes and Riverine Habitat presents results from recent research in fluvial geomorphology related to the assessment and characterization of riverine and riparian habitat, and the response of biota to changes in their environment. As our understanding of formative processes and how humans occupy and shape the environment grows, we can minimize our impact while enhancing our ability to restore and rehabilitate degraded river systems. For scientists, researchers and students of riverine habitat.