Published:
October 5, 1994
Originator:
Chesapeake Bay Program
EPA Number:
EPA 903-R-95-008

On October 5-6, 1994, the Nutrient Subcommittee and Forestry Work Group of the Chesapeake Bay Progam haosted a conference on the subject of Riparian Forest Buffers. Participants came together to discuss, debate, and learn about the value of riparian forest resources and their potential use a protective buffers for water quality, fish and wildlike and other diverse objectives. The "Scientifc Consensus" process provided a clear conclusion: Riparian forest buffers were a management practice of importantce to the Chesapeake Bay Program; not only for heling to control non-point sources of pollution but also to improve the health of our aquatic resources and provide a host of other benegits. The consensus also provided our first view of a set of important consideration for forest buffer planning and use in terms of nutrient removal, a subject so imporant to accomplishing Bay restoration goals.

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