Ripisylves et forêts alluviales. Connaissances et gestion en contexte de changement globaux. 2025. illus. 340 p.- In French.

Riparian forests and alluvial forests are tree-covered areas that grow along the banks of rivers and streams. Due to climate change, increasing urbanization, intensive agriculture, invasive alien species, and the damming and channeling of waterways, these forests are often degraded or have disappeared. However, they perform major socio-ecological functions related to water quality, flood risk reduction, biodiversity preservation, low water level support, nature tourism, etc. They are therefore a valuable element in the resilience of territories in the face of global change.

This book is intended for those involved in these environments: students, scientists, institutions responsible for river and biodiversity management, foresters, consulting firms, environmental NGOs, and decision-makers. It provides them with basic knowledge on the functioning of riparian forests and alluvial forests, enriched by recent scientific advances. It also presents various useful tools and methods for characterizing and monitoring them. Finally, numerous concrete cases of management and restoration are presented.