Dryland Rivers

Examines the processes operating in the headwaters and main channels of ephemeral rivers in semi--arid environments and includes coverage of current fieldwork investigations, modeling approaches, and management issues. * focuses on dryland channel networks and processes* presents a historical framework for research* discusses examples of current studies and evaluates contemporary modelling approaches* Emphasis is on the Mediterranean region, with comparisons to other dryland regimes eg California, Australia, Chile.