A comparison of stream bank erosion processes on forested and moorland streams in the Balquhidder catchments, central Scotland

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)



Description :
Stream bank erosion rates measured over a two-year period on a moorland and a forested stream were compared. Bank erosion rates are generally higher on the mainstream of the moorland catchment and highest in winter on both streams. Bank erosion is correlated with the incidence of frost. Analysis of the vertical distribution of erosion on the banks of both streams suggests an undercutting mechanism which is more pronounced in the moorland stream. The influence of trees on bank erosion and possible implications for the management of forest streams are discussed.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Earth surface processes and landforms, issn : 0197-9337, 1997, vol. 22, n°. 4, p. 383-399, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 75 ref.

Date :
1997

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