Impact of Hydromorphological Features of Small Watercourses on the Quality of Ecosystem Services

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Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Impact of Hydromorphological Features of Small Watercourses on the Quality of Ecosystem Services

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

Morphological characteristics of watercourses can significantly affect their ecosystem functioning and consequently the quality of services provided by riparian ecosystems to human society. This paper aims to identify the main hydromorphological parameters, which can affect the spectrum of ecosystem services, especially in the case of small streams. Several basic functions provided by the river landscape were analysed - namely the flood mitigation, control of water erosion rates, habitat provision, function of migratory corridors, the fresh water supply and recreational and aesthetic functions. These functions were quantified using data obtained by field research within the areas of interest as well as from other available datasets. Since the relationship between the state of watercourses and the ecosystem services provided is heavily influenced by local natural conditions, these characteristics have been studied within several different areas located in the Czech Republic. Specifically, small stream watersheds in different types of Central European landscape, subjected to a variable extent of anthropogenic pressure, have been investigated. The results of the study show that the morphological state of watercourses directly affects especially the riparian zone, adjacent to the watercourses. Be specific, the degree of riverbed incision, bank slope and type of channel-forming material can be considered as a key parameter affecting the quality of ecosystem services.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Impact of Hydromorphological Features of Small Watercourses on the Quality of Ecosystem Services

Popis výsledku anglicky

Morphological characteristics of watercourses can significantly affect their ecosystem functioning and consequently the quality of services provided by riparian ecosystems to human society. This paper aims to identify the main hydromorphological parameters, which can affect the spectrum of ecosystem services, especially in the case of small streams. Several basic functions provided by the river landscape were analysed - namely the flood mitigation, control of water erosion rates, habitat provision, function of migratory corridors, the fresh water supply and recreational and aesthetic functions. These functions were quantified using data obtained by field research within the areas of interest as well as from other available datasets. Since the relationship between the state of watercourses and the ecosystem services provided is heavily influenced by local natural conditions, these characteristics have been studied within several different areas located in the Czech Republic. Specifically, small stream watersheds in different types of Central European landscape, subjected to a variable extent of anthropogenic pressure, have been investigated. The results of the study show that the morphological state of watercourses directly affects especially the riparian zone, adjacent to the watercourses. Be specific, the degree of riverbed incision, bank slope and type of channel-forming material can be considered as a key parameter affecting the quality of ecosystem services.

Druh

D - Stať ve sborníku

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

10508 - Physical geography

Projekt

<a href="/cs/project/LO1415" target="_blank" >LO1415: CzechGlobe 2020 - Rozvoj Centra pro studium dopadů globální změny klimatu</a><br>

Návaznosti

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Rok uplatnění

2018

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název statě ve sborníku

4th International Conference 'Water resources and wetlands'

ISBN

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ISSN

2285-7923

e-ISSN

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Počet stran výsledku

8

Strana od-do

26-33

Název nakladatele

Romanian Limnogeographical Association

Místo vydání

Targoviste

Místo konání akce

Tulcea

Datum konání akce

5. 9. 2018

Typ akce podle státní příslušnosti

EUR - Evropská akce

Kód UT WoS článku

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