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Preferred Term:

riparian buffers

Definition:
Trees, shrubs and other vegetation located along the edge of rivers, streams and other waterways that filter pollution, prevent erosion and provide wildlife habitat.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • riparian forest buffers
  • hydroriparian buffers
  • riparian buffer strips
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/28600
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RDF/XMLCreated 2006-01-19, last modified 2017-06-01