Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Toolbox

Tool Details

Agroforestry practices - Riparian forest buffers

Year of publication 2010
Riparian forest buffers are natural or re-established streamside forests made up of tree, shrub and grass plantings. They buffer non-point source pollution of waterways from adjacent land, reduce streambank erosion, protect aquatic environments and enhance wildlife. Learn the basics of establishing a riparian buffer practice and how profitable products, like decorative woody florals, can be implemented into the buffer.
Type of Tool
Video or audio
Scale of Application
Forest Management Unit
Region
Global
Biome
All
Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)
Primary Designated Function
Multiple use
Management Responsibility
All