The Impact of Shrubby Floodplain Vegetation Growth on the Discharge Capacity of River Valleys

Willow bush growing in floodplains is a dominant form of vegetation in lowland river valleys due to the availability of water and light. Uncontrolled growth of this plant results in a lower capacity of floodplain areas. Vegetation can narrow the active width of water flow, as well as change water fl...

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Main Authors: Natalia Walczak, Zbigniew Walczak, Tomasz Kałuża, Mateusz Hämmerling, Piotr Stachowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/10/5/556