The application of palaeohydrology in river management
The application of palaeohydrology in river management
This paper reviews recent changes in river management. These changes are characterised by a move from the notion of rivers as stable equilibrium forms to one of dynamic responsive ecosystems. Coupled to these changes are a series of scientific questions that provide the context for reviewing the role that palaeohydrology might have in supporting contemporary and future river management. Palaeohydrology is shown to be capable of providing important and relevant information to river managers. Furthermore a series of emerging frameworks for incorporating geomorphology in river management exist wherein palaeohydrological data and analysis can be directly interfaced with the river management process. The paper therefore concludes that within specific limits, palaeohydrology is in much stronger position to support and communicate with the river management agencies than has previously been the case.
palaeohydrology, river, management
169-183
Sear, D.A.
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Arnell, N.W.
196119de-cdf5-4ba8-a5d5-5e5cf4c88085
15 May 2006
Sear, D.A.
ccd892ab-a93d-4073-a11c-b8bca42ecfd3
Arnell, N.W.
196119de-cdf5-4ba8-a5d5-5e5cf4c88085
Abstract
This paper reviews recent changes in river management. These changes are characterised by a move from the notion of rivers as stable equilibrium forms to one of dynamic responsive ecosystems. Coupled to these changes are a series of scientific questions that provide the context for reviewing the role that palaeohydrology might have in supporting contemporary and future river management. Palaeohydrology is shown to be capable of providing important and relevant information to river managers. Furthermore a series of emerging frameworks for incorporating geomorphology in river management exist wherein palaeohydrological data and analysis can be directly interfaced with the river management process. The paper therefore concludes that within specific limits, palaeohydrology is in much stronger position to support and communicate with the river management agencies than has previously been the case.
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Published date: 15 May 2006
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palaeohydrology, river, management
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/57918
ISSN: 0341-8162
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