Determining a geomorphic restoration goal

Determining a geomorphic restoration goal: How much of an increase in channel activity is desired when invasive riparian vegetation (IRV) is removed? This determination is based on consideration of desired process changes, downstream threats, and susceptibility of the system to change. Susceptibility to change is a function of the hydrologic regime and channel characteristics. For example, if threats and susceptibility to geomorphic change are both high and there is not an interest in promoting the occurrence of disturbance-dependent native vegetation, then the practitioner may choose to minimize any increase in channel activity resulting from IRV treatment using techniques described in this study. From Wieting and others (2022).