The effects of riparian forestry on invertebrate drift and brown trout in upland streams of contrasting acidity
Variations in macroinvertebrate drift and benthic invertebrate abundance were assessed in 30 upland Welsh streams of varying acidity (pH < 5.7 or pH.> 6.0) and riparian land-use (conifer, moorland or native broadleaf). The consequences for the diet and condition of wild brown trout...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2004-01-01
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Series: | Hydrology and Earth System Sciences |
Online Access: | http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/8/578/2004/hess-8-578-2004.pdf |