Effects of riparian vegetation on stream bank subaerial processes in southwestern Virginia, USA

Auteurs :
WYNN, T.M.
MOSTAGHIMI, S.

Description :
This study compares the impact of woody and herbaceous vegetation on subaerial processes by examining soil temperature and moisture regimes in vegetated stream banks. Soil temperature and water tension were measured at 6 paired field sites in southwestern Virginia, for one year. Study results also indicated that freeze-thaw cycling and soil dessication were greater on the upper stream bank due to thermal and moisture regulation of the lower bank by the stream. Therefore, subaerial erosion and soil weakening may be greater on the upper stream banks.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Earth surface processes and landforms, issn : 0197-9337, 2006, vol. 31, n°. 4, p. 399-413, nombre de pages : 15, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 47 ref.

Date :
2006

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Chichester, Wiley