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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 5-23 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | International Review of Hydrobiology |
| Volume | 85 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 3 Feb 2000 |
Abstract
Summarized here are ten investigations concerning the volume of coarse woody debris (CWD) in Central European streams. Altogether, 69 stream sections were examined ranging from Northern German lowland streams to brooks in alpine regions. Most of the study streams are according to Central European standards quasi-natural and are bordered by deciduous forest. The geometric mean of CWD volume related to stream length is 1.44 m3/100 meter reach. Related to stream bottom area, the geometric mean of CWD volume is 0.202 m3/100 m2. The mean number of logs (≥ 10 cm diameter) is 12.5 logs/100 meter reach, and 3.01/100 m2 bottom area (geometric means). Regarding only quasi-natural stream sections (riparian forest currently unmanaged and no removal of CWD for at least 10 years), the geometric mean of CWD standing stock is 0.45 m3/100 m2 for lowland streams, 0.38 m3/100 m2 for streams in lower mountainous areas and 0.02 m3/100 m2 for alpine floodplains. From the distribution of size classes and comparison with other studies it is likely, that the current CWD standing stock is considerably less than the potential amount of CWD. For centuries all of the streams have been influenced by man. Historic alterations of the stream, its floodplain and the riparian vegetation may still affect CWD supply and standing stock. We conclude that virtually all streams in Central Europe are highly altered with respect to the amount of CWD, and that the importance of CWD is under-represented in recent assessment principles for streams in Germany.
Keywords
- Central Europe, Coarse woody debris, Riparian forest, Stream management
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)
- Aquatic Science
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In: International Review of Hydrobiology, Vol. 85, No. 1, 03.02.2000, p. 5-23.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Coarse woody debris quantity and distribution in Central European streams
AU - Hering, Daniel
AU - Kail, Jochem
AU - Eckert, Sabine
AU - Gerhard, Marc
AU - Meyer, Elisabeth I.
AU - Mutz, Michael
AU - Reich, Michael
AU - Weiss, Ilga
PY - 2000/2/3
Y1 - 2000/2/3
N2 - Summarized here are ten investigations concerning the volume of coarse woody debris (CWD) in Central European streams. Altogether, 69 stream sections were examined ranging from Northern German lowland streams to brooks in alpine regions. Most of the study streams are according to Central European standards quasi-natural and are bordered by deciduous forest. The geometric mean of CWD volume related to stream length is 1.44 m3/100 meter reach. Related to stream bottom area, the geometric mean of CWD volume is 0.202 m3/100 m2. The mean number of logs (≥ 10 cm diameter) is 12.5 logs/100 meter reach, and 3.01/100 m2 bottom area (geometric means). Regarding only quasi-natural stream sections (riparian forest currently unmanaged and no removal of CWD for at least 10 years), the geometric mean of CWD standing stock is 0.45 m3/100 m2 for lowland streams, 0.38 m3/100 m2 for streams in lower mountainous areas and 0.02 m3/100 m2 for alpine floodplains. From the distribution of size classes and comparison with other studies it is likely, that the current CWD standing stock is considerably less than the potential amount of CWD. For centuries all of the streams have been influenced by man. Historic alterations of the stream, its floodplain and the riparian vegetation may still affect CWD supply and standing stock. We conclude that virtually all streams in Central Europe are highly altered with respect to the amount of CWD, and that the importance of CWD is under-represented in recent assessment principles for streams in Germany.
AB - Summarized here are ten investigations concerning the volume of coarse woody debris (CWD) in Central European streams. Altogether, 69 stream sections were examined ranging from Northern German lowland streams to brooks in alpine regions. Most of the study streams are according to Central European standards quasi-natural and are bordered by deciduous forest. The geometric mean of CWD volume related to stream length is 1.44 m3/100 meter reach. Related to stream bottom area, the geometric mean of CWD volume is 0.202 m3/100 m2. The mean number of logs (≥ 10 cm diameter) is 12.5 logs/100 meter reach, and 3.01/100 m2 bottom area (geometric means). Regarding only quasi-natural stream sections (riparian forest currently unmanaged and no removal of CWD for at least 10 years), the geometric mean of CWD standing stock is 0.45 m3/100 m2 for lowland streams, 0.38 m3/100 m2 for streams in lower mountainous areas and 0.02 m3/100 m2 for alpine floodplains. From the distribution of size classes and comparison with other studies it is likely, that the current CWD standing stock is considerably less than the potential amount of CWD. For centuries all of the streams have been influenced by man. Historic alterations of the stream, its floodplain and the riparian vegetation may still affect CWD supply and standing stock. We conclude that virtually all streams in Central Europe are highly altered with respect to the amount of CWD, and that the importance of CWD is under-represented in recent assessment principles for streams in Germany.
KW - Central Europe
KW - Coarse woody debris
KW - Riparian forest
KW - Stream management
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JO - International Review of Hydrobiology
JF - International Review of Hydrobiology
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