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Compendium of Forest Hydrology and Geomorphology in British Columbia

Project Background:
The compendium has been designed to capture over 30 years of British Columbia forest hydrology/geomorphology research and experience into a consolidated and readily accessible document. The overall goal is to help protect water in British Columbia by i) providing an applied synthesis of forested watershed processes and ii) demonstrating how land use affects these processes in different regions of our province.

The compendium is a synthesis publication. It is intended to promote an integrated understanding of forest hydrology and geomorphology issues. The focus is on principles and techniques, drawing on BC case studies to illustrate and move discussions from fundamentals to application. It will be written in basic language, so that even those with limited technical knowledge can understand and apply concepts.

The compendium will:
  • capture over 30 years of research and experience in British Columbia forest hydrology and geomorphology;
  • allow users to capitalize on known science-based information in development of forest management decisions and strategies;
  • elevate the knowledge base of readers to ensure forest management is conducted in a sustainable manner in relation to water resources; and
  • avoid duplication in future research.
Project Team:
The project team consists of a Steering Committee and a Publication Team. The project steering committee guides the development of the manuscript, while the publication team co-ordinates publication production.

Project Steering Committee:
  • Todd Redding, FORREX
  • Robin Pike, BC Ministry of Forests and Range
  • Dr. R.D. (Dan) Moore, University of British Columbia
  • Dr. Rita Winkler, BC Ministry of Forests and Range
  • David Toews, Hydrology Consultant
  • Dr. Eugene Hetherington, E.D. Hetherington & Assoc. Ltd.
Working Table of Contents (last updated: Nov 21, 2008)
Acknowledgements
Preface
Part 1: Regional Context of British Columbia
Chapter 1: Forest Hydrology in British Columbia: Context and History (Toews and Hetherington)
Chapter 2: Physiography of British Columbia (Church and Ryder)
Chapter 3: Weather and Climate (R.D. Moore et al.)
Chapter 4: Regional Hydrology (B. Eaton and R.D. Moore)
Chapter 5: Watershed Disturbance
Chapter 6: Forest Practices
Chapter 7: First Nations Perspectives on Water and Watershed Management

Part 2: Watershed Hydrology
  Chapter 8: Hydrologic Processes and Watershed Response
Chapter 9: Forest Disturbance Effects on Hydrologic Processes and Watershed Response

Part 3: Watershed Geomorphology
  Chapter 10: Hillslope Processes/Geomorphology
Chapter 11: Forest Management Effects on Hillslope Processes
Chapter 12: Stream Channel Geomorphology: Fluvial Forms, Processes and Forest Management Effects
Chapter 13: Geomorphology, Hydrology and Management of Forested Karst Landscapes in British Columbia

Part 4: Water Quality
  Chapter 14: Physical, Chemical and Biological Water Quality

Part 5: Stream and Riparian Ecology
  Chapter 15: Stream and Riparian Ecology
Chapter 16: Salmonid Ecology and the Hydrologic and Geomorphic Features of British Columbia Streams
Chapter 17: Riparian Management and Effects on Function

Part 6: Watershed Management Decision Support
  Chapter 18: Detecting and Predicting Changes in Watersheds (R.G. Pike et al.)
Chapter 19: Watershed Measurement Methods and Data Limitations (M. Weiler et al.)

Part 7: Watershed Restoration
  Chapter 20: Stream, Riparian, and Watershed Restoration

Epilogue
Appendix 1: Glossary of Hydrologic and Geomorphic Terms
Appendix 2: Acronyms, Initialisms, Symbols, and Measurement Conversions
Appendix 3: Watershed Data and Information Resources
Index

For further information contact: Todd Redding at (250) 713-1184 or Todd.Redding@forrex.org