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Riparian forestry management and adult stream insects |
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R. A. Briers, J. H. R. Gee |
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Englisch
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1027-5606
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In: Hydrology and Earth System Sciences ; 8, no. 3 ; Nr. 8, no. 3, S.545-549 |
| Datensatznummer |
250005621
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| Publikation (Nr.) |
 copernicus.org/hess-8-545-2004.pdf |
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| Zusammenfassung |
| The impacts of coniferous plantation forestry on the biology of upland streams
in the UK are firmly established. Whilst benthic communities have been well studied, very
little research has considered the impacts of riparian forestry management on adult stream
insects, yet the essentially terrestrial adult (reproductive) phase may be important in
determining the abundance and distribution of larval stages. Riparian vegetation has a
potentially strong impact on survival and success of adult stages through alteration of
microclimate, habitat structure and potential food sources, in addition to effects carried
over from larval stages. Here, current riparian management strategies are analysed in the
light of available information on the ecology of adult stream insects. On the whole,
management practices appear to favour adult stream insects, although an increase in tree
cover in riparian areas could be beneficial, by providing more favourable microclimatic
conditions for adults. This conclusion is drawn based on rather limited information, and
the need for further research into the effects of riparian forestry management on adult
stream insects is highlighted.
Keywords: microclimate, plantation, life history, riparian vegetation |
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