Coarse woody debris in riparian zones: opportunity for interdisciplinary interaction

摘要

In managing coarse woody debris, foresters, fishery biologists, wildlife managers, geomorphologists, recreation specialists, and policy personnel have many opportunities to coordinate watershed planning, cooperatively utilize natural patterns and processes, and improve socioecological systems. Past (and even present) management of riparian debris has been inconsistent. But a growing body of biophysical evidence, coupled with growing acceptance of ecosystem management of public lands, gives hope that together we can sustain this vital component of ecosystem integrity.