Impact ID8911
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionEnvironmental damage from Salix fragilis invasion includes changes to stream hydrology, higher erosion and sedimentation rates, and flooding patterns. They may also use more water than indigenous plant species and cause changes to nutrient cycling, water temperature, energy fluxes, and general water quality may also result.
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