River profiles show you the types of river and stream conditions, determined by their water flow, and the different zones or areas that form the bank of the river or stream.
The diagrams allow you to see the different zones you may be working on when you are planting.
For more information see the Streamside planting guide July 2005 [PDF 888KB]
Typical river profile
This river has an over-steepened bank on the left with a broad flood-plain sequence on the right.
Typical stream profile
This stream profile shows a gentle bank on the left and a moderately steep bank on the right, with spring-fed low flows.
Seasonal stream profile
This profile shows upper stream reaches with seasonal water flows in winter or after heavy rain, often called a fresh.
