Download or read book Effect of Stormwater Flood Pulsing on Wetland Vegetation written by Veltman Rachel L. D. and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Impacts of a Flood Pulsing Hydrology on Plants and Invertebrates in Riparian Wetlands written by Maureen K. Drinkard and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I tested the impacts of flood-pulsing on wetland invertebrates and plants along small streams in northeast Ohio. The Flood Pulse Concept (FPC) was developed in large rivers (e.g. Amazon, Danube, and Mississippi rivers). It describes the ecological impacts when rivers flood adjacent riparian habitats, which are a mosaic of permanent flooded wetlands, intermittently flooded wetlands, and terrestrial habitats. Flood-pulsing produces resource subsidies (e.g., water, nutrients, organic matter). Flooding also creates stresses (anoxia, desiccation, high levels of toxins, sediment erosion and deposition) in the wetlands. Floodplain biota are adapted to the predictable flood regime in large rivers. Furthermore, coarse woody debris (CWD) from fallen trees provides a microclimatic refugia for soil organisms in floodplains. As a result, biodiversity and production are usually higher in flood-pulsing wetlands than other wetland habitats. In my dissertation, I used wetland mesocosms at the on-campus Herrick Aquatic Ecology Research Facility (HAERF) to test how the short unpredictable floods in small streams affect wetland plants and invertebrates. I found that flood pulsing creates stresses that control plant community structure in the intermittently flooded zone. There was lower emergent plant diversity and plant cover in the flood-pulse treatment. However, aquatic invertebrates and plants in permanently flooded pools were not affected. I also sampled emerging insects in flood-plain wetlands at Mud Brook Preserve (MBP) and at HAERF. Insect communities were different in permanent pools and intermittently flooded zone at MBP showing that drawdowns are an important environmental factor. The permanent pools at HAERF and MBP were also different, suggesting that mesocosms did not simulate all natural environmental conditions. I tested the impact of CWD by testing naturally and artificially felled trees. Invertebrate communities were varied by region of the floodplain. However, there were few differences in sites with and without CWD suggesting that habitat conditions (soil moisture, temperature) structure soil invertebrate communities. While CWD had few short-term impacts it may be significant at a landscape scale. Overall, the unpredictable short floods in headwater wetlands create both benefits and stressors, but the net impact was negative. Therefore, some aspects of the Flood pulse concept are not applicable to headwater systems.
Download or read book Flood Pulsing in Wetlands written by Beth A. Middleton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-10-15 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest cutting-edge research on flood pulsing and wetland restoration in North America Presenting the latest research from leaders in the field of restoration ecology, Flood Pulsing in Wetlands reflects the current movement to incorporate flood pulsing into wetland restoration efforts. Emphasizing how integral flood pulsing is to successful wetland restoration, the book's contributors provide descriptions of restoration projects across North America in which flood pulsing has been primarily used to restore beneficial hydrodynamic conditions to floodplain areas, and improve or save vegetation, wildlife, and terrain. Detailing the importance and applicability of recreating flood-pulsed conditions on floodplains for successful restoration, the first chapter introduces the concept of flood pulse and its unique role in wetland restoration. The following chapters detail the strategies and results of individual projects and the impact flood pulsing had on the projects' overall goals. Case studies detail the history of each region, such as the Southwest, including the Sonoran Desert communities and the Middle Rio Grande; the Missouri River in Montana; the Illinois River Valley; and the Southeast, including Brushy Lake, Arkansas. Also documented is the most famous case of flood pulsing used in the restoration of an entire landscape, the Kissimmee River project. Approaches used to restore specific plant and animal populations, the unique ecological concerns of each region, and the future outlook for each area are fully described. Extensive bibliographies for each chapter make Flood Pulsing in Wetlands: Restoring the Natural Hydrological Balance the essential reference for restoration ecologists, consultants in wetland restoration, government and restoration agency employees, land managers, ecologists, foresters, and geologists.
Download or read book Effects of Flood Pulsing on Four Wetland Plant Species written by Megan Borrowman and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wetland Restoration Flood Pulsing and Disturbance Dynamics written by Beth Middleton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1999-01-04 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While it is generally accepted that flood pulsing and disturbance dynamics are critical to wetland viability, there is as yet no consensus among those responsible for wetland restoration about how best to plan for those phenomena or even whether it is really necessary to do so at all. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Beth Middleton draws upon the latest research from around the world to build a strong case for making flood pulsing and disturbance dynamics integral to the wetland restoration planning process. While the initial chapters of the book are devoted to laying the conceptual foundations, most of the coverage is concerned with demonstrating the practical implications for wetland restoration and management of the latest ecological theory and research. It includes a fascinating case history section in which Dr. Middleton explores the restoration models used in five major North American, European, Australian, African, and Asian wetland projects, and analyzes their relative success from the perspective of flood pulsing and disturbance dynamics planning. Wetland Restoration also features a wealth of practical information useful to all those involved in wetland restoration and management, including: A compendium of water level tolerances, seed germination, seedling recruitment, adult survival rates, and other key traits of wetland plant species A bibliography of 1,200 articles and monographs covering all aspects of wetland restoration A comprehensive directory of wetland restoration ftp sites worldwide An extensive glossary of essential terms Wetland Restoration, Flood Pulsing, and Disturbance Dynamics is a valuable working resource for wetland restoration consultants, employees of government agencies, and professional land managers, as well as ecologists, foresters, and geologists involved with wetland restoration and management. It is also an excellent text for advanced courses in wetland restoration.
Download or read book Responses of an Invasive Grass Phalaris Arundinacea to Excess Resources written by Andrea M. Herr-Turoff and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effects of Stormwater Surface Runoff on Freshwater Wetlands written by Richard B. Newton and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How Stormwater Runoff Alters Wetland Hydrology Impacts Native and Invasive Plants and Challenges Transboundary Planning and Management written by Rebecca C. Miller and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Potential for Using Native Plant Species in Stormwater Wetlands written by Cristina M. Bonilla-Warford and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Water Regime for Wetland and Floodplain Plants written by Jane Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
