A collection of papers and articles related to in-stream, large woody debris.
Reach-scale river rehabilitation projects using Engineered Log Jams (ELJs) were implemented successfully in four demonstration projects in western Washington from 1995 through 1999. ELJ technology is founded on the premise that river management can be improved by understanding, emulating, and accommodating natural processes using sound science and engineering practices. The ELJ demonstration projects were developed as part of river rehabilitation efforts in which reach analyses were crucial for providing information about historical channel dynamics and revealing opportunities and constraints that helped refine project objectives and improve designs. Each ELJ demonstration project constructed to date improved salmonid habitat and addressed traditional problems constraining habitat rehabilitation, such as bank and bridge protection. The projects described here offer examples of in-stream structures compatible with rehabilitating and maintaining aquatic and riparian habitat in fluvial corridors throughout the Puget Sound.
Integrating Engineered Log Jam Technology into River Rehabilitation -
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The objective of this paper is to discuss and describe the techniques of placing LWD in streams
to restore natural conditions and enhance fish habitat. I will also describe what ecosystems this
technique has been used in, compare it to other stream debris restoration practices, and finally
describe the successes and/or failures of this technique of stream restoration.
Restoring Large Woody Debris to Streams -
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General reference for LWD terms and line drawings
Modification Date: Mon 09 Mar 2015 03:36:52 PM
Contributors:
Connecticut DEP
largewoodydebrisfactsheet.pdf
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History of the logging era and riverine impacts. European reference. Very good!
Publication Date: 2005
Modification Date: Mon 09 Mar 2015 03:36:52 PM
Contributors:
Christer Nilsson
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Fabio Lepori
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Bjo¨rn Malmqvist
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Erik To¨rnlund
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Niclas Hjerdt,1 James M. Helfield,1 Daniel Palm,3 Johan O¨ stergren,3
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Roland Jansson,1 Eva Bra¨nna¨s,3 and Hans Lundqvist3
Nilsson_Ecosystems_2005 log drives.pdf
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