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Ecology and management of water plants in lowland streams

Dawson, F.H. (1989) Ecology and management of water plants in lowland streams. In: Fifty-seventh annual report for the year ended 31st March 1989. Ambleside, UK, Freshwater Biological Association, pp. 43-60. (Annual Report, Freshwater Biological Association, Ambleside)

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    Abstract

    A review article which discusses the ecology and management of common water plants in lowland streams, with an introduction containing a review of previous studies on the subject. The article covers the significance of seasonal growth, the significance of stand structure (particularly in relation to hydraulic resistence), an assessment of current river management, improvements to plant management techniques (in relation to cutting), and alternatives to the traditional techniques of river plant management. There are a number of accompanying figures.

    Item Type: Book Section
    Title: Ecology and management of water plants in lowland streams
    Personal Creator/Author:
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    Dawson, F.H.
    Title of Book: Fifty-seventh annual report for the year ended 31st March 1989
    Refereed: No
    Series Name: Annual Report, Freshwater Biological Association, Ambleside
    Page Range: pp. 43-60
    Date: 1989
    Publisher: Freshwater Biological Association
    Place of Publication: Ambleside, UK
    Issuing Agency: Freshwater Biological Association
    Uncontrolled Keywords: Aquatic plants; Freshwater ecology; River basin management; Riparian vegetation; Seasonal variations; River discharge; Annual reports; Ranunculus calcareus; Ranunculus spp.; England
    Subjects: Biology
    Ecology
    Environment
    Management
    Item ID: 5118
    Depositing User: Mrs Christine Davey
    Date Deposited: 10 May 2011 19:22
    Last Modified: 29 Sep 2011 17:22
    URI: http://aquaticcommons.org/id/eprint/5118

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