Linking Ecosystem Services, Rehabilitation, and River Hydrogeomorphology

James H Thorpe; Joseph E Flotemersch; Michael D Delong; Andrew F Casper; Martin Thoms; Ford Ballantyne; Bradley S Williams; Brian J O'Neill; C Stephen Haase

doi:10.1525/bio.2010.60.1.11

Linking Ecosystem Services, Rehabilitation, and River Hydrogeomorphology

James H Thorpe
, Joseph E Flotemersch
, Michael D Delong
, Andrew F Casper
, Martin Thoms
, Ford Ballantyne
, Bradley S Williams
, Brian J O'Neill
, C Stephen Haase

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Abstract

Assignment of values for natural ecological benefits and anthropocentric ecosystem services in riverine landscapes has been problematic because a firm scientific basis linking these to the river's physical structure has been absent. We highlight some inherent problems in this process and suggest possible solutions on the basis of the hydrogeomorphic classification of rivers. We suggest this link can be useful in fair asset trading (mitigation and offsets), selection of sites for rehabilitation, cost-benefit decisions on incremental steps in restoring ecological functions, and general protection of rivers.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	67-74
Journal	BioScience
Volume	60
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1525/bio.2010.60.1.11
Publication status	Published - 2010

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Geomorphology and Regolith and Landscape Evolution

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