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Restoration of Urban River Habitat in Compliance with EU Directives

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KomÍNková, D., Pollert, J. (2004). Restoration of Urban River Habitat in Compliance with EU Directives. In: Marsalek, J., Sztruhar, D., Giulianelli, M., Urbonas, B. (eds) Enhancing Urban Environment by Environmental Upgrading and Restoration. Nato Science Series: IV: Earth and Environmental Sciences, vol 43. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-2694-3_22

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