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Abstract
The Common Meuse is an important area in Flanders for achieving European habitat targets. However, the development of these habitats may cause coarsening of the winter bed with consequences for flood safety. The Agency for Nature and Forest (ANB) asked us to calculate a long-term forecast of ecotope development on the Common Meuse. For this kind of prediction, we use the ECODYN-model, developed at INBO.
ECODYN stands for 'ecological dynamics', it is an ecotope prediction model of a river system and brings together the three driving river dynamics elements: morphology, flow and management. In ECODYN, a number of ecological processes are modelled and integrated into a spatial prediction model. On this basis, we estimate the settlement and survival rates of species and populations.
The predictions show that grazing management combined with targeted management of riparian forests can guarantee flood safety as well as meeting European nature targets.
ECODYN stands for 'ecological dynamics', it is an ecotope prediction model of a river system and brings together the three driving river dynamics elements: morphology, flow and management. In ECODYN, a number of ecological processes are modelled and integrated into a spatial prediction model. On this basis, we estimate the settlement and survival rates of species and populations.
The predictions show that grazing management combined with targeted management of riparian forests can guarantee flood safety as well as meeting European nature targets.
Original language | Dutch |
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Publisher | Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek |
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Number of pages | 130 |
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Publication status | For publication - 15-Mar-2023 |
Publication series
Name | Rapporten van het Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek |
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No. | 7 |
Thematic List 2020
- Nature & society
Activities
- 2 Lecture and oral contribution
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Gemeenschappelijke Maas Evaluatie Natuur na 30 jaar herstel : Maas in Beeld & ECODYN lange termijn doorrekening ifv ooibosontwikkeling
Van Braeckel, A. (Invited speaker)
27-Nov-2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture and oral contribution
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ECODYN to evaluate restoration and climate scenarios along the Common Meuse. An integrated dynamic ecological expert model
Van Braeckel, A. (Speaker)
12-Sept-2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture and oral contribution
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