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Habitat evaluation using suitability index and habitat type diversity: a case study involving a shallow forest stream in central Taiwan
Authors:Wen-Chieh Chou  Ming-De Chuang
Institution:1. Department of Civil Engineering, Chung Hua University, #707, Sec. 2, Wufu Road, Hsinchu, 30012, Taiwan
2. Division of Habitats and Ecosystems, Endemic Species Research Institute, Jiji, Nantou County, 55244, Taiwan
Abstract:In recent years, the Taiwanese government has strongly promoted the concept of ecological engineering in the hope that doing so will encourage the maintenance of the ecosystem and its integrity. As a result, the riprap spur dike is one of the most commonly used measures for protecting stream banks. Traditionally, a spur dike is used at concave banks to prevent their scouring and/or to increase their stabilization. An additional benefit of deflector structures, like spur dikes, may be to increase the weighted usable area (WUA) for aquatic life survival during periods of increased flow (examples include typhoon, flood, etc.). A two-dimensional river habitat simulation program (River2D) coupled with a developed shallow water habitat type diversity module was used for the case study at a headwater stream in central Taiwan. The habitat suitability index for this study was established using substrate, depth, and velocity from field surveys for the fish family Cyprinidae by prepositioned area electrofisher. The ungauged flood conditions were calculated using digital elevation models within a watershed delineation and hydrological modeling system in accordance with local regulations. Simulated results indicate that the spur dikes currently in use on the stream in this study need be improved from a WUA point of view more effectively handle a flood event.
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