Wood in Rivers: importance and challenges

The recognition of the essential physical and ecological roles wood plays in rivers and streams has grown substantially during recent decades. Still, limitations and critical barriers exist to retain and restore wood in rivers.
During the webinar, Prof. Dr. Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva will briefly show the benefits of wood in rivers, summarize the potential hazards, and discuss how to assess them to find a balance between sustaining a good ecological status of rivers and ensuring flood protection.