Associations between stream valley geomorphology and riparian vegetation as a basis for landscape analysis in the eastern Sierra Nevada,California, USA |
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Authors: | Richard R Harris |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Forest Science, Oregon State University, 97331 Corvallis, Oregon, USA;(2) Present address: Route 2, Box 43, 54022 River Falls, WI, USA |
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Abstract: | Ten streams in the eastern Sierra Nevada, California, were classified into six geomorphic valley types and sampled to determine environmental and riparian vegetation conditions. The geomorphic valley types were relatively uniform geologically and hydrologically, collectively representing the range of stream environments in the region. There were significant associations between the geomorphic valley types and riparian community composition. These geomorphic-vegetation units are landscape elements which comprise the riparian ecosystems in the region. They differ in their ecological charactersitics and sensitivity to management. The system of landscape elements can be used to classify streams for the purposes of resource inventory, detailed ecological studies, and impact prediction. |
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Keywords: | Eastern Sierra Nevada Riparian vegetation Landscape ecology Geomorphology Two-way indicator species analysis |
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