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The landscapes of riparian ecosystems are so beautiful that they are often the subject of photographs, picture postcards, or paintings. These prints illustrate the harmony between forests and water. Riparian forests are of great importance because of their range of ecological functions, diversity, and services.
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Sakio, H. (2008). Features of riparian forests in Japan. In: Sakio, H., Tamura, T. (eds) Ecology of Riparian Forests in Japan. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-76737-4_1
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