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 420-155, Posted October 2001
Figure 1 The first step in designing the buffer is to clearly define objectives. (Photo by Ken Hammond, courtesy USDA)
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