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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Riparian Forest Buffer"”.
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Assessing Landowner Level Costs for Riparian Forest Buffer System Adoption on Farms in Virginia's Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Riparian Forest Buffer Systems contribute to non-point source pollution control and improve the physical and trophic qualities of streams. There is a limited understanding of the full range of costs incurred when implementing a RFBS. Establishment costs will vary with the site characteristics. The …
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Using behavior change and social-ecological frameworks to inform riparian forest buffer outreach in the Maryland Upper Potomac watershed
… water quality through the implementation of riparian forest buffers. However, those efforts rely on aggregated actions of the individuals within the watershed, and adoption rates for the past decade have been below annual targets. An understanding of outreach strategies that promote riparian …
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Influence of riparian forest and agricultural land use on community structure and ecosystem function in headwater streams
Riparian forest buffers are often promoted to improve stream water quality and instream habitat in agricultural areas because the vegetation can filter runoff, reduce bank erosion, and restore channel morphology. However, previous studies have found that protecting narrow strips of riparian areas, …
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Potential Adoption of Native Fruit and Nut Tree Riparian Buffers on Private Land in Western Virginia
Riparian corridors are often farmed or grazed because they are typically productive and offer a low cost water supply for livestock. These areas are also critical in terms of water quality, soil retention, and aquatic and terrestrial wildlife habitat. Conservation of riparian areas can be …