Biodiversity management approaches for stream-riparian areas: perspectives for Pacific Northwest headwater forests, microclimates, and amphibians.

D.H. Olson; P.D. Anderson; C.A. Frissell; H.H. Welsh; D.F. Bradford

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Biodiversity management approaches for stream-riparian areas: perspectives for Pacific Northwest headwater forests, microclimates, and amphibians.

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Authors:

D.H. Olson, P.D. Anderson, C.A. Frissell, H.H. Welsh, D.F. Bradford

Year:

2007

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

Source:

Forest Ecology and Management. 246: 81-107

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Abstract

New science insights are redefining stream riparian zones, particularly relative to headwaters, microclimate conditions, and fauna such as amphibians. We synthesize data on these topics, and propose management approaches to target sensitive biota at reach to landscape scales.

Keywords

Riparian buffers, riparian patch reserves, amphibians, microclimate, connectivity

Citation

Olson, D.H.; Anderson, P.D.; Frissell, C.A.; Welsh, H.H.; Bradford, D.F. 2007. Biodiversity management approaches for stream-riparian areas: perspectives for Pacific Northwest headwater forests, microclimates, and amphibians. Forest Ecology and Management. 246: 81-107