Channel Assessment Procedure Field Guidebook

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Appendix 2.

Diagnostic channel keys


Morphology:
Disturbance level:
Code:
Step-pool
Stable
SPb: S
SPb
S



Generally:
Boulders interlock to form complete lines that cross the channel.
Lines are oriented perpendicular or diagonal to the channel banks.
LWD may be present but main structural feature are the stone lines.
Boulders usually covered with moss.
Steps usually < one-third of total step-pool feature (pool > two-thirds).
Banks consist of alluvial and non-alluvial materials.

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