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Effects of Riparian Buffer Vegetation and Width: A 12-Year Longitudinal Study.

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Title: Effects of Riparian Buffer Vegetation and Width: A 12-Year Longitudinal Study.
Authors: King, S. E.1, Osmond, D. L.2 deanna_osmond@ncsu.edu, Smith, J.3, Burchell, M. R.4, Dukes, M.5, Evans, R. O.4, Knies, S.2, Kunickis, S.6
Source: Journal of Environmental Quality. Jul/Aug2016, Vol. 45 Issue 4, p1243-1251. 9p.
Subject Terms: *Riparian areas management, *Buffer zones (Ecosystem management), *Nitrates, *Riparian ecology, *Riparian plants, *Carbon compounds, *Groundwater pollution, Reduction, Prevention
Geographic Terms: North Carolina
Abstract: The article analyzes the long-term effectiveness of riparian buffer zones designed to reduce groundwater nitrate from agriculture. Topics include the testing of vegetation types including trees, switchgrass, fescue, native plants, and a control buffer; the impact of buffer types and widths on dissolved organic carbon (DOC) as well as groundwater nitrates; and the results of the study in the middle coastal plain of North Carolina.
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Abstract:The article analyzes the long-term effectiveness of riparian buffer zones designed to reduce groundwater nitrate from agriculture. Topics include the testing of vegetation types including trees, switchgrass, fescue, native plants, and a control buffer; the impact of buffer types and widths on dissolved organic carbon (DOC) as well as groundwater nitrates; and the results of the study in the middle coastal plain of North Carolina.
ISSN:00472425
DOI:10.2134/jeq2015.06.0321