{"product_id":"geomorphology-and-river-management-isbn-9781405115162","title":"Geomorphology and River Management","description":"This book outlines a generic set of procedures, termed the River Styles Framework, which provides a set of tools for interpreting river character, behavior, condition, and recovery potential. Applications of the framework generate a coherent package of geomorphic information, providing a physical template for river rehabilitation activities. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003emanagement and restoration of rivers is a rapidly growing topic for environmental scientists, geologists and ecologists - this book provides a learning tool with which to approach geomorphic applications to river management\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edescribes the essential geomorphological principles underlying river behaviour and evolution\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edemonstrates how the River Styles Framework can turn geomorphic theory into practice, to develop workable strategies for restoration and management\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ebased on real case studies and authors extensive experience\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eapplicable to river systems worldwide\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esynthesises fluvial geomorphology, ecology and management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  Preface. \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Geoecological Basis for River Management.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Spatial considerations in aquatic ecosystem management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Temporal considerations in aquatic ecosystems management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Geomorphic Considerations for River Management\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 River character.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 River behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 River change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Geomorphic responses of rivers to human disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: The River Styles Framework\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Overview of the river styles framework and practical considerations for its application.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Stage one of the river styles framework: catchment-wide baseline survey of river character and behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Stage two of the river styles framework: catchment-framed assessment of river evolution and geomorphic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Stage three of the river styles framework: prediction of likely future river condition based on analysis of recovery potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Stage four of the rivers styles framework: implications for river management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Putting geomorphic principles into practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e  \"Clearly the audience for this book are students taking a course in river management; they will find everything they need in it. The book is up-to-date, clearly written and the quality (photographs, figures and layout) is good.\" \u003ci\u003eJournal of Sedimentary Research, August 2005\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c!--end--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The text, which has a very clear structure and layout, is well written and has excellent illustrations throughout...a timely contribution to the literature and should be essential reading for all those with an interest in the science and practice of river management and river restoration.\" \u003ci\u003eProgress in Physical Geography\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eGary Brierley\u003c\/b\u003e has worked on river systems in various parts of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, North America, and Australasia. He completed undergraduate work in the UK, postgraduate work in Canada, and postdoctoral work in Australia. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirstie Fryirs\u003c\/b\u003e has worked on various river systems in Australia. Her PhD developed a framework for assessing geomorphic river condition and recovery potential.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGary and Kirstie are codevelopers of the River Styles framework and the River Styles short course.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  Rivers show a remarkable diversity of character and behavior in any catchment. Human activities have impacted profoundly on the inherent variability in patterns and rates of river adjustment, altering what rivers look like, how they behave, and the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems. This book outlines geomorphic considerations for river management and a generic set of procedures, termed the River Styles framework, which provides a set of tools for interpreting river character, behavior, condition, and recovery potential. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRiver management programs that “work with nature” must respect the inherent diversity and behavioral regime of aquatic ecosystems. Each catchment should be managed in its own right, recognizing the patterns and connectivity of river forms and processes, as shaped by the configuration of the system and responses to disturbance events. Applications of the River Styles framework generate a coherent package of geomorphic information that provides a physical template for river rehabilitation activities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is essential reading for a wide range of river practitioners, including students, technical officers, consultants, and academics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989284110565,"sku":"NP9781405115162","price":179.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405115162.jpg?v=1761783513","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/geomorphology-and-river-management-isbn-9781405115162","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}