Ecosystem Disturbance in Small Streams

Dear Colleagues,

Ecosystem disturbance of small streams adjacent to cities or residential environments is greatly influenced by artificial factors such as various dam constructions, road maintenance, and aggregate collection for the purpose of water resource use or flood prevention. The most serious problem is that in addition to breaking the continuity of streams and blocking ecological pathways, changes in stream productivity occur through food chains.

This Special Issue seeks to pursue ecosystem changes that occur in streams located in various spaces on the earth, as various ecosystem changes (disturbance, succession, energy flow) are expected in small rivers due to natural or artificial influences. In this regard, it is expected that experts on various taxa, such as water quality, microorganisms (viruses, bacteria), attached algae, benthic invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds, will participate.

Prof. Dr. Baik-Ho Kim
Guest Editor

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