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Special issue editorial: Revitalisation of dynamic riverine landscapes-Evaluation of the effects of hydromorphological restoration measures

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Article Marine & Freshwater Biology

Vegetation of natural and stabilized riverbanks and early effects of removal of bank fixation

Carolin Seele-Dilbat et al.

Summary: Rivers in Europe have been significantly altered in morphology and hydrology, leading to negative impacts on diversity and ecological functioning. In order to restore rivers, bank fixation has been removed and cross-sections have been widened. However, the effect of such restoration measures on riverine vegetation has been poorly studied. This research analyzed the early changes in vegetation following bank fixation removal in the Mulde River, Germany, and found that the restored sites had vegetation similar to natural riverbanks, indicating the reestablishment of dynamic processes.

INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF HYDROBIOLOGY (2022)

Article Marine & Freshwater Biology

Are natural floods accelerators for streambank vegetation development in floodplain restoration?

Barbara Stammel et al.

Summary: The study found that natural floods have a significant impact on the composition and species diversity of riparian vegetation, but do not accelerate the process of ecological restoration. Natural floods change both biotic and abiotic conditions along the streambank, hindering the succession towards later stages dominated by a few species.

INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF HYDROBIOLOGY (2022)

Article Marine & Freshwater Biology

Changes in carabid diversity indicate successful restoration of riparian habitats

Claudia Sproessig et al.

Summary: The study found that riverbank restoration measures can significantly increase the proportion of species of conservation concern in restored areas, increase the abundance of indicator species for natural sites in restored sites, approaching near-natural conditions, with open gravel and sand patches and river dynamics as major driving factors. Long-term monitoring and evaluation are still necessary.

INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF HYDROBIOLOGY (2022)

Article Marine & Freshwater Biology

Large wood in river restoration: A case study on the effects on hydromorphology, biodiversity, and ecosystem functioning

Christine Anlanger et al.

Summary: This study quantified the effects of large wood (LW) installations in a large gravel-bed river, finding that LW increased morphological and flow diversity, as well as fish abundance and macroinvertebrate diversity. Ecosystem functions also benefited from LW installation. The study highlights the importance of LW habitat in providing new habitats and stimulating ecosystem-wide processes. Additionally, it emphasizes the need to evaluate restoration success with multiple measures, as hydromorphological parameters or community composition alone are insufficient.

INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF HYDROBIOLOGY (2022)

Article Marine & Freshwater Biology

Wake flow patterns and turbulence around naturally deposited and installed trees in a gravel bed river

Ingo Schnauder et al.

Summary: Wood structures in rivers create flow and habitat diversity, with wakes being a key flow feature controlled by the geometric and structural properties of the wood. This study compared the flow patterns and turbulence created by different wood structures at two study sites and found similarities with shallow porous wakes in the measured flow patterns.

INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF HYDROBIOLOGY (2022)

Article Marine & Freshwater Biology

Using the River Ecosystem Service Index to evaluate Free Moving Rivers restoration measures: A case study on the Ammer river (Bavaria)

Isabell Becker et al.

Summary: Restoring natural fluvial dynamics is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and functional integrity of river and floodplain ecosystems. However, extensive river regulation and bank protection in Central Europe have resulted in impaired ecosystem functioning and failure to achieve good ecological status. The Free Moving Rivers approach aims to restore ecological integrity by removing artificial constraints on river processes and expanding the river corridor. This study introduces the River Ecosystem Service Index (RESI) as a tool to evaluate and predict changes in ecosystem services after implementing the Free Moving Rivers approach.

INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF HYDROBIOLOGY (2022)

Review Marine & Freshwater Biology

Initial biological development of a newly established side channel at the Lower Rhine

Lisa Marga et al.

Summary: This article discusses the 'River and floodplain revitalization Emmericher Ward' project under the EU LIFE-Nature program. The project aims to connect three small temporary waters and a former gravel pit with the river Rhine through a side channel. The study examines the initial status and development of various flora, fauna, and habitats in the area before and after implementing the project's measures. The findings reveal that the dry conditions during the monitoring years affected the development of habitats and species populations in the new side channel. Despite showing intense morphodynamic development and structural differentiation, the new side channel still had predominantly species-poor benthic invertebrate fauna and lacked more demanding and complex communities due to the poor state of the Lower Rhine.

INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF HYDROBIOLOGY (2022)

Article Marine & Freshwater Biology

Application of the ecosystem services concept in stakeholder communication-Results of a workshop including a planning game at the Lower Mulde River (Dessau-Rosslau, Germany)

Cedric M. Gapinski et al.

Summary: The concept of ecosystem services (ES) is a powerful tool for communicating the benefits and economic importance of ecosystems to stakeholders. However, its application in local landscape planning is rarely substantiated. In a conflictual planning situation, stakeholders preferred using the ordinal-qualitative format of ecosystem services information (ESIF) for decision-making, highlighting the need for combined and context-specific use of ESIFs.

INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF HYDROBIOLOGY (2022)

Article Marine & Freshwater Biology

Effective restoration measures in river-floodplain ecosystems: Lessons learned from the 'Wilde Mulde' project

Christiane Schulz-Zunkel et al.

Summary: In the Wild Mulde project in Central Germany, restoration measures were implemented to improve the ecological conditions of the river and floodplains. Through intensive scientific monitoring using a BACI design and a comprehensive set of indicators, researchers found measurable success of the restoration measures two years after implementation, approaching values of a natural reference site.

INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF HYDROBIOLOGY (2022)

Article Marine & Freshwater Biology

Effects of plant species identity override diversity effects in explaining sedimentation within vegetation in a flume experiment

Lena Kretz et al.

Summary: During floods, sediments suspended in river water deposit on floodplains, improving river water quality. Plant diversity significantly affects sediment retention, with individual species' presence driving the effects more than species richness. Selecting the most effective species may have greater benefits for promoting sedimentation.

INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF HYDROBIOLOGY (2022)

Article Marine & Freshwater Biology

Water level induced changes of habitat quality determine fish community composition in restored and modified riverbanks of a large alpine river

Joachim Pander et al.

Summary: This study compared the characteristics and fish community composition of three bank habitat types in a large alpine river. The findings suggest that restored bank habitats are crucial for the successful recovery of certain key target species. Furthermore, the impact of fluctuating water levels and discharges should be better considered in restoration planning.

INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF HYDROBIOLOGY (2022)

Article Marine & Freshwater Biology

Effects of flooding duration on the occurrence of three hardwood floodplain forest species inside and outside a dike relocation area at the Elbe River

Melanie Schindler et al.

Summary: A study found that the distribution of flood-tolerant tree species including Ulmus laevis, Quercus robur, and Crataegus monogyna varies at different elevations within the dike relocation area, due to differences in flooding regime compared to the surrounding active floodplain. To ensure long-term growth, it is recommended not only to rely on plantings but also to allow natural succession.

INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF HYDROBIOLOGY (2022)

Article Environmental Sciences

Restoring Rivers and Floodplains for Habitat and Flood Risk Reduction: Experiences in Multi-Benefit Floodplain Management From California and Germany

Anna Serra-Llobet et al.

Summary: Conventional flood control measures often have adverse environmental consequences and are not easily adaptable to increased flooding. On the other hand, projects that reduce flood risk and restore ecosystems are both possible and cost-effective. However, the number of such projects remains small due to institutional and regulatory barriers.

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Diverse Approaches to Implement and Monitor River Restoration: A Comparative Perspective in France and Germany

Bertrand Morandi et al.

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Article Marine & Freshwater Biology

Assessing the societal benefits of river restoration using the ecosystem services approach

Jan E. Vermaat et al.

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Morphological, hydrological, biogeochemical and ecological changes and challenges in river restoration - the Thur River case study

M. Schirmer et al.

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Integrating ecology with hydromorphology: a priority for river science and management

I. P. Vaughan et al.

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Standards for ecologically successful river restoration

MA Palmer et al.

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Riverine flood plains: present state and future trends

K Tockner et al.

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