Author: Julia C. Klapproth, Faculty Assistant-Natural Resources, Maryland Cooperative Extension; James E. Johnson, Extension Forestry Specialist, College of Natural Resources, Virginia Tech
Publication Number 420-150, Posted October 2000
Figure 2
The riparian area is that area of land located adjacent to streams, lakes, or other surface waters. (photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service)
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