Forestry Workgroup Publications

This report outlines recommendations regarding the crediting of alley cropping and silvopasture for their water quality benefits in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Model.

View document [PDF, 608.1 KB] Agroforestry BMP Expert Panel Establishment Group Report

A guide designed to help state and local governments, conservation agencies, community groups and others plan and implement best management practices as part of the Watershed Implementation Plan process.

View document [PDF, 3.1 MB] Guidance for Forestry Practices in Phase III WIPs

Guidance on forestry best management practices and how best to verify that they have been correctly reported, installed and maintained.

View document [PDF, 130.3 KB] Forestry Workgroup BMP Verification Guidance

Recommendations from an expert panel for the Urban Tree Canopy Expansion best management practice, as well as for an Urban Forest Planting BMP.

View document [PDF, 4.2 MB] Urban Tree Canopy BMP Expert Panel Recommendations

The Riparian Buffer Expert Panel reviewed recent data on nutrient and sediment reductions from riparian buffers to determine whether updates or enhancements to the current riparian buffer practice credits are warranted.

View document [PDF, 1.3 MB] Recommendations of the Expert Panel for Riparian Forest and Grass Buffers Best Management Practices

This joint publication from the U.S. Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service includes recommendations for conserving forests, conserving farms and strengthening conservation partnerships.

View document [PDF, 25.6 MB] Chesapeake Working Lands Conservation Strategy

A report on the progress and challenges of restoring riparian forest buffers in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

View document [PDF, 1.5 MB] Buffering the Bay

By compiling data and information on the value, trends and threats to the condition and sustainability of forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, this report provides a valuable resource for those who wish to establish forest protection and sustainable management as a key strategy for improving the region's environment, economy and quality of life.

View document [PDF] The State of Chesapeake Forests

A guide to establishing a forest buffer efficiently, effectively and with a minimum of maintenance.

View document [PDF, 890.8 KB] Riparian Forest Buffer Design and Maintenance

A report on the conservation and restoration of streamside forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

View document [PDF] Riparian Forest Buffers: Linking Land and Water