Fragmentation of Chilean Andean rivers: expected effects of hydropower development

Fragmentation of Chilean Andean rivers: expected effects of hydropower development

Abstract Background Fragmentation (establishment of barriers e.g., hydropower dams, reservoirs for irrigation) is considered one of the greatest threats to conservation of river systems worldwide. In this paper we determine the fragmentation status of central Chilean river networks using two indices...

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Main Authors: Gustavo Díaz, Pedro Arriagada, Konrad Górski, Oscar Link, Bruno Karelovic, Jorge Gonzalez, Evelyn Habit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Revista Chilena de Historia Natural
Subjects:
Connectivity
Dams
Hydroelectricity
Fragmentation index
Native fish
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40693-019-0081-5

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