Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7478729 | Journal of Environmental Management | 2018 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
We conclude that linear infrastructure frequently affects ephemeral stream flows and intercepts natural overland and near-surface flows, artificially changing site-scale moisture regimes, with some parts of the landscape becoming abnormally wet and other parts becoming water-starved. In addition, linear infrastructure frequently triggers or exacerbates erosion, leading to soil loss and degradation. Where linear infrastructure densities are high, their impacts on ecological processes are likely to be considerable. Linear infrastructure is widespread across much of this relatively intact region, but there remain areas with very low infrastructure densities that need to be protected from further impacts. There is substantial scope for mitigating the impacts of existing and planned infrastructure developments.
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Authors
Keren G. Raiter, Suzanne M. Prober, Hugh P. Possingham, Fiona Westcott, Richard J. Hobbs,