Citation | Redden, I and Cuthbert, I. 2006. Elk River 2005 channel stabilization project Part II: Monitoring results. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin. 10:15-17. |
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URL | http://www.forrex.org/sites/default/files/publications/articles/Streamline_Vol10_No1_art3.pdf |
Abstract/Description or Keywords | With fund ing from the BC Hydro Bridge Coastal Fish and Wild life Res to - ra tion Pro gram (BCRP), work began in 2004 on the Elk River Chan nel Sta bi li - za tion Pro ject (see Cuthbert and Red den 2005). This pro ject aimed to sta bi lize the unvegetated gravel bar through the soil bio en gi neer ing pro - cess of live gravel bar stak ing. To make con di tions favour able for nat u ral revegetation, live stakes were planted deep enough so that moisture became avail able to the roots dur ing sum mer and the plants survived. Three sites total ling 1.9 ha were planted with live stakes in 2004. This arti cle reports on the first year of mon i tor ing results. [For fur ther back - ground on the pro ject, see Stream line Vol. 8, No. 2, Spring 2005.] |
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Regional Watershed | Vancouver Island North |
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Project status | complete |
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