The Structure, Function and Management Implications of Fluvial Sedimentary Systems

The proceedings of a symposium held at Alice Springs, Australia, as a contribution to UNESCO IHP-V Project 2.1: Vegetation, Land Use and Erosion. The papers cover a range of topics pertaining to fluvial sedimentary systems, recognizing their role and the way in which they are managed for the health of riverine systems. Balancing the needs of humans with those of riverine ecosystems requires information as to how fluvial sedimentary systems impact on riverine ecology. Flood plains have a crucial role as temporary storages of water, sediment and nutrients; any ecological management needs to address this.

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