The Effects of Hydrologic Modifications on Floodplain Forest Tree Recruitment and Growth in the Mississippi River Alluvial Valley, USA

Floodplains forests are productive and diverse ecosystems characterized by frequent riverine flooding. Levees and dams have eliminated or altered riverine flooding which can potentially affect floodplain tree recruitment and growth. Increased light availability from canopy disturbances may increase...

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Main Author: Gee, Hugo
Other Authors: King, Sammy L.
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2012
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-04172012-145151/