Geomorphology and River Management

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This book outlines a generic set of procedures, termed the RiverStyles Framework, which provides a set of tools for interpretingriver character, behavior, condition, and recovery potential.Applications of the framework generate a coherent package ofgeomorphic information, providing a physical template for riverrehabilitation activities. * management and restoration of rivers is a rapidly growing topicfor environmental scientists, geologists and ecologists - this bookprovides a learning tool with which to approach geomorphicapplications to river management * describes the essential geomorphological principles underlyingriver behaviour and evolution * demonstrates how the River Styles Framework can turn geomorphictheory into practice, to develop workable strategies forrestoration and management * based on real case studies and authors extensiveexperience * applicable to river systems worldwide * synthesises fluvial geomorphology, ecology and management

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Gary J. Brierley

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Earth Sciences Environmental Management, Policy & Planning Environmental Studies Geomorphologie Geomorphology Geowissenschaften Umweltforschung Umweltmanagement, Politik u. -Planung

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"Clearly the audience for this book are students taking a course inriver management; they will find everything they need in it. Thebook is up-to-date, clearly written and the quality (photographs,figures and layout) is good." Journal of Sedimentary Research,August 2005 "The text, which has a very clear structure and layout, is wellwritten and has excellent illustrations throughout...a timelycontribution to the literature and should be essential reading forall those with an interest in the science and practice of rivermanagement and river restoration." Progress in PhysicalGeography
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