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| − | + | An integrated planning framework supports the design of river restoration measures. This framework is cyclic for both entire river basins (catchments) and individual projects. | |
| − | + | The planning frameworks are presented below. Relevant definitions for restoration planning are given [[Definitions for restoration planning|here]]. Further reading: benchmarking and setting end-points <hyperlink to D5.1>, cost-effectiveness and benefits <hyperlink to D5.2>, climate and land-use changes <hyperlink to D5.3>, risks and uncertainty <hyperlink to D5.4>. | |
| + | '''@Erik, should the hyperlinks be directed to PDFs of reform website or to wiki-pages with this content (like [[Restoration_planning]])''' | ||
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| − | === | + | === Planning at a catchment scale === |
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| + | Restoration planning at a catchment scale has six main steps: | ||
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| + | # River characterization <hyperlink to “How does my river work?” in the wiki>. | ||
| + | # River condition <hyperlink to “What’s wrong?” in the wiki>. The DPSIR framework <hyperlink to planning tool “DPSIR: Driver – Pressures – State – Impact – Response”> captures the key relationships between society and the environment across multiple sectors. Conflict and resolution matrices <hyperlink to planning tool “WISE conflict and resolution matrices> support effective collaboration between disciplines and interaction with policy makers and local stakeholders. | ||
| + | # River restoration potential. This regards the level of ecological improvement that can be achieved, considering the influence of sector activities (drivers) and whether rivers are classified as “heavily modified water body” or “artificial”. The DPSIR framework <hyperlink to planning tool “DPSIR: Driver – Pressures – State – Impact – Response”> helps in identifying multi-benefits by linking the ecosystem approach, ecosystem services and societal benefits that come from these services. The effects on biota are higher in gravel-bed mountain rivers with low land-use pressure <hyperlink to separate window with key message #9: Slightly higher effects in gravel-bed mountain rivers with low land-use pressure>. | ||
| + | # Programme of measures. The measures necessary to meet the environmental objectives of the WFD cost-effectively are developed in association with the responsible authorities and other stakeholders. They include hydromorphological measures <hyperlink to “Measures” in the wiki>. There is no single “best measure”, but widening generally has a high effect <hyperlink to separate window with key message #6: There is no single “best measure” but widening generally has a high effect>. Restoring specific habitats is more important than merely increasing habitat diversity <hyperlink to separate window with key message #7: It is important to restore specific habitats, not necessarily mere habitat diversity>. | ||
| + | # Project identification. Clear objectives need to be set to justify the rehabilitation measures selected. The identification of projects is supported by a decision matrix <hyperlink to planning tool “Decision matrix”>. Small restoration projects do work, but larger projects with a long-term plan are recommended <hyperlink to separate window with key message #8: Small restoration projects work, but better act big and long-term>. | ||
| + | # The project cycle for the planning of individual projects. | ||
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Revision as of 10:15, 21 October 2015
An integrated planning framework supports the design of river restoration measures. This framework is cyclic for both entire river basins (catchments) and individual projects.
The planning frameworks are presented below. Relevant definitions for restoration planning are given here. Further reading: benchmarking and setting end-points <hyperlink to D5.1>, cost-effectiveness and benefits <hyperlink to D5.2>, climate and land-use changes <hyperlink to D5.3>, risks and uncertainty <hyperlink to D5.4>.
@Erik, should the hyperlinks be directed to PDFs of reform website or to wiki-pages with this content (like Restoration_planning)
Contents
Planning at a catchment scale
Restoration planning at a catchment scale has six main steps:
- River characterization <hyperlink to “How does my river work?” in the wiki>.
- River condition <hyperlink to “What’s wrong?” in the wiki>. The DPSIR framework <hyperlink to planning tool “DPSIR: Driver – Pressures – State – Impact – Response”> captures the key relationships between society and the environment across multiple sectors. Conflict and resolution matrices <hyperlink to planning tool “WISE conflict and resolution matrices> support effective collaboration between disciplines and interaction with policy makers and local stakeholders.
- River restoration potential. This regards the level of ecological improvement that can be achieved, considering the influence of sector activities (drivers) and whether rivers are classified as “heavily modified water body” or “artificial”. The DPSIR framework <hyperlink to planning tool “DPSIR: Driver – Pressures – State – Impact – Response”> helps in identifying multi-benefits by linking the ecosystem approach, ecosystem services and societal benefits that come from these services. The effects on biota are higher in gravel-bed mountain rivers with low land-use pressure <hyperlink to separate window with key message #9: Slightly higher effects in gravel-bed mountain rivers with low land-use pressure>.
- Programme of measures. The measures necessary to meet the environmental objectives of the WFD cost-effectively are developed in association with the responsible authorities and other stakeholders. They include hydromorphological measures <hyperlink to “Measures” in the wiki>. There is no single “best measure”, but widening generally has a high effect <hyperlink to separate window with key message #6: There is no single “best measure” but widening generally has a high effect>. Restoring specific habitats is more important than merely increasing habitat diversity <hyperlink to separate window with key message #7: It is important to restore specific habitats, not necessarily mere habitat diversity>.
- Project identification. Clear objectives need to be set to justify the rehabilitation measures selected. The identification of projects is supported by a decision matrix <hyperlink to planning tool “Decision matrix”>. Small restoration projects do work, but larger projects with a long-term plan are recommended <hyperlink to separate window with key message #8: Small restoration projects work, but better act big and long-term>.
- The project cycle for the planning of individual projects.
Restoration planning
Measures (overview)
European case studies
Planning tools
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