River Channel restoration : guiding principles for sustainable projects

Summarizing the current 'state of the art' of river channel, flood plain and catchment restoration, this book provides practical guiding principles for river managers.

Fundamental principles are illustrated with case studies and experiences in a wide range of settings, principally Northern Europe and North America.

An objective is to guide river managers away from trial-and-error approaches to appraisal and design.

A multi-functional approach to restoration projects is needed, encompassing disciplines such as hydrology, hydraulics, geomorphology, water quality, ecology and landscape.