January 13, 2020
* alternate Date in case of snow = January 27th
"The Importance of Riparian Buffers"
Jessie Dubuque
USFS Saco Station Ranger, Wildlife Biologist
North Conway Community Center -Time: 9:30am

A riparian buffer or stream buffer is a vegetated area near a stream comprised of grasses,herbaceous flowering plants, shrubs, trees and other vegetation growing along streams. These buffer strips are often found in forested areas, and help shade and protect the stream from the impact of adjacent land uses.

Scientific research clearly documents that riparian buffers, particularly forested buffers and those along headwater streams, deliver tremendous benefits. Through the interaction of their soils, hydrology, and biotic communities, riparian buffers play a key roll in many important physical, biological, and ecological functions. This is important in increasing water quality of our streams, rivers, and lakes. Jessie will be presenting some lo