Large woody debris (LWD) in streams and riparian areas plays a critical role in aquatic habitat formation and metering sediment through the stream system. Understanding how large woody debris is recruited and how it moves into, remains and functions in, and moves through a stream system is critical to the protection and restoration of fisheries habitat.
The annotated bibliography focuses on LWD and its interaction with stream ecosystems. Some references do not deal directly with stream systems, but were included when relevant.
The annotated bibliography presents and briefly summarizes 279 citations. It lists references by author with an associated number and provides an index by topic. You may view the bibliography on-line or download it as a PDF document.
This annotated bibliography was prepared by the Center for Forestry, University of California, Berkeley, under contract to FRAP. Neil S. Lassettre was the principal author.
The Center for Forestry also has completed a synthesis paper on large woody debris, which includes a discussion of the forest management implications of large woody debris issues. The principal authors of this report are Neil S. Lassettre and Richard R. Harris. You may view the synthesis paper on-line or download it as a PDF document.
Spring, 2001