Lower Green River Riparian Vegetation Assessment By Matt Knox Environmental Ecologist City of Kent
Riparian Vegetation Classification Bank Condition • Tree-lined • Shrub-lined • “Other”
Methods Compared bankside vegetation in 2005 vs 2009 (summer) aerial photographs Classified each bank separately From RM 25 to RM 0 Called bank “tree - lined” if trees close enough and tall enough to cast shadow on water Called bank “shrub - lined” similarly
2005 Riparian Condition 35.00 32.80 30.00 25.00 20.00 Tree-Lined Banks Shrub-Lined Banks 15.00 12.65 12.16 Other Lined Banks 10.00 5.00 0.00 2005
2009 Riparian Condition 35.00 31.74 30.00 25.00 20.00 Tree-Lined Banks 13.66 Shrub-Lined Banks 15.00 12.22 Other Lined Banks 10.00 5.00 0.00 2009
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