THE IMPACT OF URBAN RIVER VALLEY LAND USE AND MORPHOLOGICAL CONDITION FOR RIVER VEGETATION IN RIVER BED

Abstract

This paper is focused on the results of research about the relationship between hydromorphological condition and share of plants in river bed. Assessment, made in urbanized and heavy industry part of Upper Silesia, provide proof of strong relation between land use, land cover in river valley and type of river vegetation. Moreover, the relationship between hydromorphological indicators and groups of plants was defined.

Keywords

• river plants
• hydromorphological assessment
• Urban River Survey