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Apr 26, 2012
The Ecological Basis of River Restoration: 1. River Ecology for Hydraulic Engineers
Publication: Engineering Approaches to Ecosystem Restoration
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Knowledge of the basic concepts of river ecology is fundamental to understanding the nature of human impacts on river systems and articulating sound restoration strategies. This article reviews the fundamental elements and processes that structure fluvial ecosystems: the physical setting, living organisms, and inputs and flow of energy. It also highlights those factors that maintain a high heterogeneity of habitats and ecological connectivity, resulting in higher biological diversity and productivity.
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Engineering Approaches to Ecosystem Restoration
Pages: 386 - 391
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© 1998 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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Claudio I. Meier
S.M.ASCE
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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