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Chapter 2: Characterization of Riparian Areas
By George Zaimes and Mary Nichols
Key Points of Chapter 2:
- What are riparian areas main characteristics to identify them.
- How riparian areas can be characterized on a broad scale within regions primarily based on geology that heavily influences stream, hydrologic and biological processes of the riparian areas.
- What are the specific attributes, water, soil and vegetation that characterize riparian areas.
- What are the differences of riparian areas with their adjacent areas (terrestrial uplands, aquatic areas and wetlands)
Figure 2.1 Colorado River.
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