A joint research team, including scientists from Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) and Deltares of the Netherlands, has conducted research on prediction of the future changes in river landscapes using an eco-morphodynamic model applied to an actual river. According to the study result, the vegetation cover will increase continuously until 2031, and the area covered by willow trees will occupy up to 20% of the river area. Using this modeling, efficiency in river management can be achieved by planning management practices in advance. KICT has been conducting long-term monitoring including LiDAR and hydrological surveys and vegetation map production since 2012, before significant vegetation establishment in Naeseongcheon Stream began. These monitoring data were used to build and verify the eco-morphodynamic modeling.
