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DOI | 10.1007/s00267-017-0957-6 |
Survey of Beaver-related Restoration Practices in Rangeland Streams of the Western USA | |
Pilliod, David S.1; Rohde, Ashley T.1; Charnley, Susan2; Davee, Rachael R.3; Dunham, Jason B.4; Gosnell, Hannah3; Grant, Gordon E.5; Hausner, Mark B.6; Huntington, Justin L.7; Nash, Caroline3 | |
通讯作者 | Pilliod, David S. |
来源期刊 | ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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ISSN | 0364-152X |
EISSN | 1432-1009 |
出版年 | 2018 |
卷号 | 61期号:1页码:58-68 |
英文摘要 | Poor condition of many streams and concerns about future droughts in the arid and semi-arid western USA have motivated novel restoration strategies aimed at accelerating recovery and increasing water resources. Translocation of beavers into formerly occupied habitats, restoration activities encouraging beaver recolonization, and instream structures mimicking the effects of beaver dams are restoration alternatives that have recently gained popularity because of their potential socioeconomic and ecological benefits. However, beaver dams and dam-like structures also harbor a history of social conflict. Hence, we identified a need to assess the use of beaver-related restoration projects in western rangelands to increase awareness and accountability, and identify gaps in scientific knowledge. We inventoried 97 projects implemented by 32 organizations, most in the last 10 years. We found that beaver-related stream restoration projects undertaken mostly involved the relocation of nuisance beavers. The most common goal was to store water, either with beaver dams or artificial structures. Beavers were often moved without regard to genetics, disease, or potential conflicts with nearby landowners. Few projects included post-implementation monitoring or planned for longer term issues, such as what happens when beavers abandon a site or when beaver dams or structures breach. Human dimensions were rarely considered and water rights and other issues were mostly unresolved or addressed through ad-hoc agreements. We conclude that the practice and implementation of beaver-related restoration has outpaced research on its efficacy and best practices. Further scientific research is necessary, especially research that informs the establishment of clear guidelines for best practices. |
英文关键词 | Beaver dam analog Castor canadensis Check-dam Incised stream Water Wildlife |
类型 | Article |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | USA |
收录类别 | SCI-E |
WOS记录号 | WOS:000419892900006 |
WOS关键词 | CASTOR-CANADENSIS ; UPLAND WATERSHEDS ; CLIMATE-CHANGE ; MANAGEMENT ; DAMS ; ECOSYSTEMS ; DYNAMICS ; ECOLOGY ; HABITAT ; SALMON |
WOS类目 | Environmental Sciences |
WOS研究方向 | Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
资源类型 | 期刊论文 |
条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/209040 |
作者单位 | 1.US Geol Survey, Forest & Rangeland Ecosyst Sci Ctr, Boise, ID 83706 USA; 2.US Forest Serv, Pacific Northwest Res Stn, Portland, OR 97205 USA; 3.Oregon State Univ, Coll Earth Ocean & Atmospher Sci, Corvallis, OR 97331 USA; 4.US Geol Survey, Forest & Rangeland Ecosyst Sci Ctr, Corvallis, OR 97331 USA; 5.US Forest Serv, Pacific Northwest Res Stn, Corvallis, OR 97331 USA; 6.Desert Res Inst, Div Hydrol Sci, Las Vegas, NV 89119 USA; 7.Desert Res Inst, Div Hydrol Sci, Reno, NV 89512 USA |
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | Pilliod, David S.,Rohde, Ashley T.,Charnley, Susan,et al. Survey of Beaver-related Restoration Practices in Rangeland Streams of the Western USA[J],2018,61(1):58-68. |
APA | Pilliod, David S..,Rohde, Ashley T..,Charnley, Susan.,Davee, Rachael R..,Dunham, Jason B..,...&Nash, Caroline.(2018).Survey of Beaver-related Restoration Practices in Rangeland Streams of the Western USA.ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT,61(1),58-68. |
MLA | Pilliod, David S.,et al."Survey of Beaver-related Restoration Practices in Rangeland Streams of the Western USA".ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 61.1(2018):58-68. |
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