Channel Assessment Procedure Field Guidebook

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Appendix 2.

Diagnostic channel keys


Morphology:
Disturbance level:
Code:
Step-pool
Severely degraded
SPb-w: D3
SPb-w
D3




Relevant field indicators:
S4, C2, C5, D2
Generally:
Very few boulders, cobbles or loose sediments along channel bed.
Bed consists mainly of bedrock.
Localized bank erosion.
Remaining boulders are not covered in moss.
Erosion trim lines are evident along channel walls.

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