What is a riparian forest buffer?
A riparian forest buffer is an area of trees and other vegetation that can be found growing along streams, rivers, and lakes. Forest buffer slows down runoff and can remove some of the excess nutrients and chemicals that could harm the water stream. Buffer zones also control erosion, help keep the water temperature steady (so it doesn’t get too hot for the fish and plants that live there), remove sediments, reduce flooding, and provide a nice habitat for wildlife.
