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Compendium of Forest Hydrology and Geomorphology in British
Columbia
Project Background:
The compendium has been designed to capture over 30 years of British Columbia forest
hydrology/geomorphology research and experience into a consolidated and readily accessible
document. The overall goal is to help protect water in British Columbia by i) providing an
applied synthesis of forested watershed processes and ii) demonstrating how land use affects
these processes in different regions of our province.
The compendium is a synthesis publication. It is intended to promote an integrated
understanding of forest hydrology and geomorphology issues. The focus is on principles and
techniques, drawing on BC case studies to illustrate and move discussions from fundamentals to
application. It will be written in basic language, so that even those with limited technical
knowledge can understand and apply concepts.
The compendium will:
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capture over 30 years of research and experience in British Columbia forest
hydrology and geomorphology;
allow users to capitalize on known science-based information in development of
forest management decisions and strategies;
elevate the knowledge base of readers to ensure forest management is conducted in
a sustainable manner in relation to water resources; and
avoid duplication in future research.
Project Team:
The project team consists of a Steering Committee and a Publication Team. The project steering
committee guides the development of the manuscript, while the publication team co-ordinates
publication production.
Project Steering Committee:
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Dr. Todd Redding, FORREX
Robin Pike, BC Ministry of Forests and Range
Dr. R.D. (Dan) Moore, University of British
Columbia
Dr. Rita Winkler, BC Ministry of Forests and Range
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Dr. Kevin Bladon, FORREX
Working Table of Contents (last updated: July 21, 2010)
Acknowledgements
Preface
Part 1: Regional Context of British Columbia
Chapter 1: Forest Hydrology in British Columbia: Context and History (Toews
and Hetherington)
Chapter 2: Physiography of British Columbia (Church and Ryder)
Chapter 3: Weather and Climate (R.D. Moore et al.)
Chapter 4: Regional Hydrology (B. Eaton and R.D. Moore)
Chapter 5: Forest Practices (Alan Vyse et al.)
Part 2: Watershed Hydrology
Chapter 6: Hydrologic Processes and Watershed Response (R.D. Winkler et al.)
Chapter 7: The Effects of Forest Disturbance on Hydrologic Processes and
Watershed Response (R.D. Winkler et al.)
Part 3: Watershed Geomorphology
Chapter 8: Hillslope Processes (Marten Geertsema et al.)
Chapter 9: Forest Management Effects on Hillslope Processes (Peter Jordan et
al.)
Chapter 10: Channel Geomorphology: Fluvial Forms, Processes, and Forest
Management Effects (D.L. Hogan and D.S. Luzi)
Chapter 11: Karst Geomorphology, Hydrology, and Management (Tim Stokes et
al.)
Part 4: Water Quality
Chapter 12: Water Quality and Forest Management (R.G. Pike et al.)
Part 5: Stream and Riparian Ecology
Chapter 13: Stream and Riparian Ecology (John S. Richardson and R.Dan Moore)
Chapter 14: Salmonid Ecology and the Hydrologic and Geomorphic Features of
British Columbia Streams
(Erland A. Macisaac)
Chapter 15: Riparian Management and Effects on Function (Peter J. Tschaplinski
and Robin G. Pike)
Part 6: Watershed Management Decision Support
Chapter 16: Detecting and Predicting Changes in Watersheds (R.G. Pike et al.)
Chapter 17: Watershed Measurement Methods and Data Limitations (M. Weiler
et al.)
Chapter 18: Stream, Riparian, and Watershed Restoration (D. Polster et al.)
Chapter 19: Climate Change Effects on Watershed Processes in BC (R.G. Pike
et al.)
Epilogue
Appendix 1: Glossary of Hydrologic and Geomorphic Terms
Appendix 2: Acronyms, Initialisms, Symbols, and Measurement Conversions
Appendix 3: Watershed Data and Information Resources
Index
For more information, please contact: Todd Redding at (250) 713-1184 or
Todd.Redding@forrex.org