Evaluating the influence of riparian forest structure on stream ecosystems across the northern forest
Date Published: 2013
Views: 240
Downloads: 0
[mrp_rating_result no_rating_results_text="No ratings yet" before_count="(" after_count=" ratings)"]
- Marshall-Rosi, Emma
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Because terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems are intrinsically linked, disturbances in forest canopies can influence nutrient flux (Sabater et al. 2000, Warren et al. 2007), organic matter input and export (Bernhardt et al. 2003), and large woody debris (Hollein et al. 2012) in adjacent streams. In addition, the complexity of the forest canopy, which is in part related to forest age, may also influence instream ecosystem function (Valett 2002, Warren et al. 2007). We investigated the relationship between riparian forest structure and three integrated measures of stream ecosystem function (nutrient uptake dynamics; gross primary production (GPP) and community respiration (CR) rates).
You must be logged in to post a comment.