Leaf transport and retention in a high gradient stream

To a large extent, the invertebrate fauna in wooded streams rely upon detritus inputs from the surrounding vegetation as their main food source. Conifer plantations may alter the timing and nutritional quality of leaf inputs into streams, but detritus retention may also be reduced. While it ha...

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Main Authors: J. L. Pretty, M. Dobson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2004-01-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/8/560/2004/hess-8-560-2004.pdf