An ecosystem perspective of riparian zones: focus on links between land and water
Gregory SV, Swanson FJ, McKee WA, Cummins KW. 1991. An ecosystem perspective of riparian zones: focus on links between land and water. BioScience. 41(8):540-550
Paper describing interactions of terrestrial and riverine ecosystems as mediated by riparian zones. Discusses geomorphology & landforms; riparian plant communities; and influence of riparian zones on riverine nutrient & particulate inputs & retention, primary production, organic matter processing, and animal communities.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Gregory, Stanley; Swanson, Frederick; McKee, W; Cummins, Kenneth
- Units
- PACN
- Keywords
- biological communities, ecosystem function, Geomorphology, Riparian, Streams and rivers