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Bookmark or Share- Riparian Forest Buffers - US Forest ServiceA riparian forest buffer is an area adjacent to a stream, lake, or wetland that contains a combination of trees, shrubs, and/or other perennial plants and is managed differently from the surrounding landscape, primarily to provide conservation benefits.
- Buffer Strips for Riparian Zones | Natural Resource StewardshipRiparian buffer strips of perennial vegetation contribute to sustainable agriculture by reducing soil loss, improving water quality and stabilizing the banks of the drainage system.
- Contour Buffer Strips | Natural Resources Conservation ServiceLearn about contour buffer strips, including primary Field Office Technical Guide practices, primary purposes, key design elements, and tree/shrub species requirements.
- Buffer Strips - Clean Lakes AllianceConservation buffer strips are a protective zone of permanent vegetation between a farm field and waterway that protects water quality. Buffer strips slow and filter storm runoff while helping to hold soil in place.
- Buffer Strips | Center for Regenerative AgricultureBuffer strips are narrow plantings of perennial plants that are primarily used to reduce water runoff from fields, including loss of pesticides and fertilizers. They can also help provide habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects as well as wildlife.
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