|
Description: |
ii, 11 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
|
|
Bibliography Note: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 9-11). |
|
|
Summary, Etc. Note: |
Abstract: The mining of sand and gravel deposits in the floodplains of rivers can disturb valuable riparian habitat in the arid southwestern U.S. states. Disturbed land can be reclaimed to provide fish and wildlife habitat if water is present. The depth, shoreline shape and slope, area, location and number of sand and gravel pits, and the plant species that revegetate disturbed areas can be managed to influence subsequent colonization by animals. Native species of plants generally are preferable to exotics when revegetating disturbed areas, even if native species require special treatments to become established. Monitoring of critical habitat features and plant and animal species is necessary to document the effectiveness of reclamation efforts, and to ensure that habitat, once established, is not lost. |
|
|
Additional Physical Forms: |
Online version: Matter, William J. Sand and gravel pits as fish and wildlife habitat in the Southwest. Washington, D.C. : U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, 1988 (OCoLC)1452961956 |
|
|
Name Added Entry: |
Mannan, R. William, author. |