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River Styles, a Geomorphic Approach to Catchment Characterization: Implications for River Rehabilitation in Bega Catchment, New South Wales, Australia

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  • Gary J. Brierley

    (Department of Physical Geography, Macquarie University, North Ryde, NSW 2109, Australia)

  • Kirstie Fryirs

    (Department of Physical Geography, Macquarie University, North Ryde, NSW 2109, Australia)

Abstract

Analysis of the character and condition of each river style in Bega catchment, and their downstream patterns, are used to provide a biophysical basis to prioritorize river management strategies. These reach-scale strategies are prioritorized within an integrative catchment framework. Conserving near-intact sections of the catchment is the first priority. Second, those parts of the catchment that have natural recovery potential are targeted. Finally, rehabilitation priorities are considered for highly degraded reaches. At these sites, erosion and sedimentation problems may reflect irreversible changes to river structure.

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  • Gary J. Brierley & Kirstie Fryirs, 2000. "River Styles, a Geomorphic Approach to Catchment Characterization: Implications for River Rehabilitation in Bega Catchment, New South Wales, Australia," Environmental Management, Springer, vol. 25(6), pages 661-679, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envman:v:25:y:2000:i:6:d:10.1007_s002670010052
    DOI: 10.1007/s002670010052
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