Term Definition Reference
Large wood Wood >10 cm in diameter and 1m in length Wohl et al., 2010
Channel-spanning logjam (logjam or jam) Any accumulation of large wood within the bankfull channel in which three or more wood pieces are in contact with one another Beckman & Wohl, 2014
Coarse particulate organic matter Any organic material that is less than 1 cm in diameter or is composed of non‐woody organic material (i.e., leaves) Tank et al., 2010
Engineered logjam Constructed logjam used to achieve river restoration and stabilization target goals. Abbe et al., 2003
Longitudinal distribution density Number of jams per channel length, defined here as per 50 cm. Wohl & Beckman, 2014
Permeability Ease with which fluid passes through the logjam, influenced by connectedness of pore spaces within the logjam Manners et al., 2007