Pacific Northwest Research Station

Title: Biodiversity management approaches for stream-riparian areas: perspectives for Pacific Northwest headwater forests, microclimates, and amphibians.

Author: Olson, D.H.; Anderson, P.D.; Frissell, C.A.; Welsh, H.H.; Bradford, D.F.

Date: 2007

Source: Forest Ecology and Management. 246: 81-107

Description: New science insights are redefining stream riparian zones, particularly relative to headwaters, microclimate conditions, and fauna such as amphibians. We synthesize data on these topics, and propose management approaches to target sensitive biota at reach to landscape scales.

Keywords: Riparian buffers, riparian patch reserves, amphibians, microclimate, connectivity

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Olson, D.H.; Anderson, P.D.; Frissell, C.A.; Welsh, H.H.; Bradford, D.F.  2007.  Biodiversity management approaches for stream-riparian areas: perspectives for Pacific Northwest headwater forests, microclimates, and amphibians..   Forest Ecology and Management. 246: 81-107.