FORESTRY
FOREST MANAGEMENT
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Question
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Riparian buffers of 20-100 ft are required by OFPA in order to
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protects aquatic species
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protect the states water resources
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reduce timber revenues
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keep streams clear and clean
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Riparian buffer zones occur on farms as areas between natural (e.g., streams) or artificial (farm drains) waterways and agricultural land. These can include a range of physical habitats including grass strips, forested areas, and wetlands.
Detailed explanation-2: -Wetlands and riparian areas typically occur as natural buffers between uplands and adjacent water bodies. They act as natural filters of nonpoint source pollutants, including sediment, nutrie nts, pathogens and metals, to waterbodies, such as rivers, streams, lakes and coastal waters.
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