Geomorphology and River Management: Applications of the River Styles Framework - Couverture souple

Brierley, Gary J.; Fryirs, Kirstie A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1405115165 ISBN 13 : 9781405115162

Editeur : Wiley-Blackwell, 2004

Synopsis

This book outlines a generic set of procedures, termed the River Styles Framework, which provides a set of tools for interpreting river character, behavior, condition, and recovery potential. Applications of the framework generate a coherent package of geomorphic information, providing a physical template for river rehabilitation activities.

• management and restoration of rivers is a rapidly growing topic for environmental scientists, geologists and ecologists - this book provides a learning tool with which to approach geomorphic applications to river management
  
• describes the essential geomorphological principles underlying river behaviour and evolution
  
• demonstrates how the River Styles Framework can turn geomorphic theory into practice, to develop workable strategies for restoration and management
  
• based on real case studies and authors extensive experience
  
• applicable to river systems worldwide
  
• synthesises fluvial geomorphology, ecology and management

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Gary Brierley has worked on river systems in various parts of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, North America, and Australasia. He completed undergraduate work in the UK, postgraduate work in Canada, and postdoctoral work in Australia.

Kirstie Fryirs has worked on various river systems in Australia. Her PhD developed a framework for assessing geomorphic river condition and recovery potential.

Gary and Kirstie are codevelopers of the River Styles framework and the River Styles short course.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wiley-Blackwell
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1405115165
• ISBN 13: 9781405115162
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 416
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible