Two studies on Catherine Creek and Meadow Creek of the Upper Grande Ronde
River basin, quantified several physical and biotic influences on woody riparian community
composition and structure. The Catherine Creek study examined the association of woody
riparian species with elevational and geomorphic gradients. The Meadow Creek study
examined the...
Woody riparian vegetation is an essential component of riparian ecosystems, responsible in part for the maintenance of functional ecological processes. The plant community composition and distribution provide an indication of the underlying mosaic of environmental attributes and processes. Restoration and management of riparian communities have been hindered by the lack...
Riparian vegetation is an essential component for the maintenance and/or repair of channel stability and function. Sedges within low-gradient riparian systems provide the structure necessary for sediment trapping leading to channel narrowing through bank building processes. Planting success in riparian restoration projects has often failed due to inappropriate species selection,...