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.
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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:
- Dr. 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
- Dr. Kevin Bladon, FORREX
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last updated: February 19, 2010)
Acknowledgements
Preface
Part 1: Regional Context of British Columbia
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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: Forest Practices (Alan Vyse et al.)
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Part 2: Watershed Hydrology |
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Chapter 6: Hydrologic Processes and Watershed Response (R.D. Winkler et al.)
Chapter 7: The Effects of Forest Disturbance on Hydrologic Processes and Watershed Response (R.D. Winkler et al.)
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Part 3: Watershed Geomorphology |
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Chapter 8: Hillslope Processes/Geomorphology
Chapter 9: Forest Management Effects on Hillslope Processes
Chapter 10: Channel Geomorphology: Fluvial Forms, Processes, and Forest Management Effects (D.L. Hogan and D.S. Luzi)
Chapter 11: Karst Geomorphology, Hydrology and Management
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Part 4: Water Quality |
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Chapter 12: Water Quality and Forest Management (R.G. Pike et al.)
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Part 5: Stream and Riparian Ecology |
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Chapter 13: Stream and Riparian Ecology (John S. Richardson and R.Dan Moore)
Chapter 14: Salmonid Ecology and the Hydrologic and Geomorphic Features of British Columbia Streams
(Erland A. Macisaac)
Chapter 15: Riparian Management and Effects on Function
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Part 6: Watershed Management Decision Support |
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Chapter 16: Detecting and Predicting Changes in Watersheds (R.G. Pike et al.)
Chapter 17: Watershed Measurement Methods and Data Limitations (M. Weiler et al.)
Chapter 18: Stream, Riparian, and Watershed Restoration (D. Polster et al.)
Chapter 19: Climate Change Effects on Watershed Processes in BC
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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 more information, please contact: Todd Redding at (250) 713-1184 or
Todd.Redding@forrex.org
