Understanding the Science Behind Riparian Forest Buffers: Factors Influencing Adoption

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 420-154, Posted February 2001

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Landowners must weigh environmental benefits with economic realities when deciding to retire lands from production (Photo by Ken Hammon, courtesy USDA).

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