Stream valleys in the Arnsberger forest (LIFE project)

General
River Characterisation
River typology
Hydromorphological quality elements
	River depth and width variation; Structure and substrate of the river bed; Structure of the floodplain;
Biological quality elements
Ecosystem Services
EU Directives
Pressures
	Channelisation / cross section alteration; Alteration of riparian vegetation;
Measures
	Initiate natural channel dynamics to promote natural regeneration; Introduce large wood; Reconnect backwaters and wetlands;
Other

Key features of the case study

General
Country	DE
River Name	Heve
Site Name	Stream valleys in the Arnsberger forest (LIFE project)
River Characterisation

River typology
Location (Lat Lon)	51.450450034728, 8.17056655883789
Altitude	mid-altitude: 200 - 800 m
Catchment area	small: 10 - 100 km2
Geology	Siliceous
National code/ River type name	Type 5
Hydromorphological quality elements
River depth and width variation Structure and substrate of the river bed Structure of the floodplain
Biological quality elements

Ecosystem Services

EU Directives

Pressures
Channelisation / cross section alteration Alteration of riparian vegetation
Measures
Initiate natural channel dynamics to promote natural regeneration Introduce large wood Reconnect backwaters and wetlands
Other
Project size	1300 ha
Approximate costs	100 000 - 1 000 000 Euros
Synergy
Status	In progress
Period of realization	2009-2014
Evaluation	Hydromorphological and ecological changes
Implemented by	NGO: Arbeitsgemeinschaft Biologischer Umweltschutz, Teichstr. 19 59505 Bad Sassendorf - Lohne, www.abu-naturschutz.de