River rehabilitation has traditionally focused on hard-engineering projects, which often fail to
address environmental protection concerns and social-ecological services in a larger …

In their pristine state, river landscapes consist of complex mosaics of aquatic and terrestrial
habitats. They are highly dynamic and, with their harsh environments, offer living space for …

Quantifying the potential of a braided riverscape to be colonized by a plant species is
essential for assessing the ecological state of the river and provides an important basis for …

The freshwater biodiversity decline affects all trophic levels, prompting restoration efforts.
While habitat restoration for fish is well‐studied, habitat restoration to benefit other sensitive …

Alpine rivers are among the most heavily modified ecosystems in Europe. Following
massive interventions in the 18th and 19th centuries, many plant species specialized in …

Change detection approaches based on historical maps are frequently used in fluvial
geomorphology to reconstruct long‐term river trajectories and evaluate the level of …

Channel migration, furcation, and vegetation succession are characteristic processes of
braided gravel rivers in Alpine regions. These are associated with a frequent turnover of …

The thesis evaluates habitat configurations for early-successional riparian plants along
Alpine rivers against the background of river degradation and restoration. Habitat suitability …

Legal geography explains the intricate interplay between environmental regulation, legal
frameworks, and resource management practices. This thesis explores the interactions …

Quantifying the potential of a braided riverscape to be colonized by a plant species is
important for assessing the ecological state of the river and provides an important basis for …