Abbe et al 2003 engineered log jam for river rehabilitation

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Abbe, T., Pess, G., Montgomery, D.R. and Fetherston, K.L., 2003. Chapter 17. Integrating engineered log jam technology into river rehabilitation. 443-482 pp. In Restoration of Puget Sound Rivers. University of Washington Press, Seattle, WA. 443 pp.

Notes

  • Perhaps the most complete narrative describing strategies for integrating ELJs into river restoration.
  • Describes reach scale analysis necessary for design of jam position and purpose.
  • Describes different kinds of jams designed to realize different river rehabilitation purposes.
  • Functions of floodplain hardpoints in restoring river forest processes are discussed by Collins et al 2012