Channel Assessment Procedure Field Guidebook

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Appendix 2.

Diagnostic channel keys


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




Relevant field indicators:
S5, C1, C2, C5
Generally:
Boulder lines not present.
Step-pool morphology not present.
Channel bed consists of bedrock; minor, isolated deposits of sediment (usually large boulders).
Remaining boulders are devoid of moss covering.
Minimal bank erosion due to bedrock.

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