HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Riparian buffers are strips of vegetation (trees, shrubs or grass) planted next to streams or other waterbodies. By planting vegetation along streams, space is created between the water and upland land uses, which helps protect the water quality and stream habitat.

Detailed explanation-2: -Riparian forest buffers should include grasses (including forbs), shrubs, and trees that are arranged in a manner that meets the desired objectives. It will be important to use local knowledge to determine plant species that are available and suited to the situation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Riparian forests provide nourishment and shelter for many organisms and determine light abundance in neighboring aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Rivers serve as migration corridors for organisms that rely on aquatic and forest habitats.

Detailed explanation-4: -Provides organic material as food for invertebrate, fish and wildlife. Supplies large and small pieces of woody debris that provide habitat for fish, invertebrates and amphibians. Alters how sunlight reaches the stream and is an important temperature moderator. More items