Riparian deforestation has a profound effect on stream ecosystems. The reduction in canopy cover caused by deforestation can increase light intensity and excessive nutrient loads in streams. However, the combined effects of light and nutrients on resource flow and trophic structure in stream ecosystems are not fully understood.
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Source: Phys.org