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riparian forest

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Noun1.riparian forest - woodlands along the banks of stream or riverriparian forest - woodlands along the banks of stream or river
timberland, woodland, forest, timber - land that is covered with trees and shrubs
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Muddy Creek's owners - who paid about $3,000 an acre for the farmland - are partway through an extensive process of rehabilitating it that involves eradicating weeds, planting native species, and adding to the riparian forest along the creek.
Taking it to the bank by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
As an added value, the establishment of riparian forest buffers provides feeding, cover, and nesting habitat for migratory passerine birds, travel corridors for mammals such as the black bear, decreased flooding of agricultural land, and increased recreational opportunities for the public.
Partners for Fish and Wildlife and state plans by Miranda-Castro, Leopoldo / Endangered Species Update
The Central Valley's riparian forest habitat is one of the most endangered ecosystems in the US, with more than 90 percent of its original acreage now converted to agriculture and suburbs.
From the editor by Clarke, Chris / Earth Island Journal
 
 
 
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