Riparian Buffers
Definition: Riparian Buffers
Vegetated areas along water bodies that help protect water quality by filtering runoff, reducing erosion, and providing habitat for wildlife. Riparian buffers are important for environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture. For example, planting trees and grasses along a stream to create a riparian buffer and improve water quality.
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