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PFS0100

Biogeokemi och ekologi i rinnande vatten

‘Watershed Ecology and Biogeochemistry’ will address the foundational concepts and modern challenges within the broad field of watershed science. We will take an integrative approach that focuses on the hydrological connections among upland, riparian, and aquatic components of forest landscapes. Specific topics will include: 1) an overview of catchment hydrology and water balance, 2) elemental transport and processing along hillslopes and riparian zones, 3) controls over material exchange at the land-water interface, 4) biogeochemical cycling in streams and rivers, 5) the biogeochemical significance of wetlands and lakes within catchments, and 6) the interface between forest management and watershed science in boreal lands. General themes in watershed science will be explored through discussions of literature that will be coordinated with short lectures. More specific questions and methodological approaches will be introduced using a series of excursions and activities within Krycklan Catchment. Finally, the relationships between forest management and watershed biogeochemistry in boreal lands will be addressed using nearby experimental catchments as case studies.

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Ämne: Skogshushållning
Kurskod: PFS0100 Plats: Umeå Distanskurs: Nej Undervisningsspråk: Engelska Ansvarig institution: Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel Studietakt: 100%