Riparian Ecology and Conservation

ISSN: 2299-1042

Edited by: Yixin Zhang

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Riparian Ecology and Conservation publishes original research, reviews and opinions studying the ecology and conservation of riparian zones of all aquatic environments, including streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands. Coverage on riparian systems includes all levels from molecular, organism, community to ecosystem studies on hypothesis-driven approach to empirical investigation, as well as theoretical research relevant to a broad riparian ecology audience.

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Volume 3 Issue 1

January 2017

Open Access April 12, 2016

Importance of Riparian Zone: Effects of Resource Availability at Land-water Interface

Hongyong Xiang, Yixin Zhang, John. S. Richardson

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Riparian zone provides a variety of resources to organisms, including availability of water and subsidies. Water availability in riparian areas influences species distribution and trophic interaction of terrestrial food webs. Cross-ecosystem subsidies as resource flux of additional energy, nutrients, and materials benefit riparian populations and communities (e.g. plants, spiders, lizards, birds and mammals). However, aquatic ecosystems and riparian zones are prone to anthropogenic disturbances, which change water availability and affect the flux dynamics of cross-system subsidies. Yet, we still lack sufficient empirical studies assessing impacts of disturbances of land use, climate change and invasive species individually and interactively on aquatic and riparian ecosystems through influencing subsidy resource availability. In filling this knowledge gap, we can make more effective efforts to protect and conserve riparian habitats and biodiversity, and maintain riparian ecosystem functioning and services.

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Type: Journal
Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter Open Access
First published: January 20, 2013
Last published: January 1, 2017
Publication Frequency: 1 Issue per Year