Assignment of values for natural ecological benefits and anthropocentric ecosystem services in riverine landscapes has been problematic because a firm scientific basis linking these to the river's physical structure has been absent. We highlight some inherent problems in this process and suggest possible solutions on the basis of the hydrogeomorphic classification of rivers. We suggest this link can be useful in fair asset trading (mitigation and offsets), selection of sites for rehabilitation, cost-benefit decisions on incremental steps in restoring ecological functions, and general protection of rivers.
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1 January 2010
Linking Ecosystem Services, Rehabilitation, and River Hydrogeomorphology
James H. Thorp,
Joseph E. Flotemersch,
Michael D. Delong,
Andrew F. Casper,
Martin C. Thoms,
Ford Ballantyne,
Bradley S. Williams,
Brian J. O'Neill,
C. Stephen Haase
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BioScience
Vol. 60 • No. 1
January 2010
Vol. 60 • No. 1
January 2010
environmental benefits analysis
hydrogeomorphic patches
River management
river rehabilitation
Riverine Ecosystem Synthesis