Understanding the Science Behind Riparian Forest Buffers: Benefits to Communities and Landowners

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 420-153, Posted February 2001

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Riparian areas are used for many types of recreation.

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