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Regulating riparian forests for aquatic productivity in the Pacific Northwest, USA: addressing a paradox Public Deposited

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  • Forested riparian buffers isolate streams from the influence of harvesting operations that can lead to water temperature increases. Only forest cover between the sun and stream limits stream warming, but that cover also reduces instream photosynthesis, aquatic insect production, and fish productivity. Water temperature increases that occur as streams flow through canopy openings decrease rapidly downstream, in as little as 150 m. Limiting management options in riparian forests restricts maintenance and optimization of various buffer contributions to beneficial uses, including forest products, fish, and their food supply. Some riparian disturbance, especially along cold streams, appears to benefit fish productivity. Options for enhancing environmental investments in buffers should include flexibility in application of water quality standards to address the general biological needs of fish and temporary nature of clearing induced warming. Local prescriptions for optimizing riparian buffers and practices that address long-term habitat needs deserve attention. Options and incentives are needed to entice landowners to actively manage for desirable riparian forest conditions.
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  • Newton, M., & Ice, G. (2016). Regulating riparian forests for aquatic productivity in the Pacific Northwest, USA: addressing a paradox. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23(2), 1149-1157. doi:10.1007/s11356-015-5814-7
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