Identification should include
- grasses
- forbs
- shrubs
- tree species.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are several examples of native tree species used in buffer strips?
- Why are grasses and forbs an important part of the buffer strip?
- How are grasses, forbs, shrubs, and specific tree species used to protect streams and other bodies of water?
- What is the standard size of a riparian buffer (minimum and average)?
- What are the benefits of a riparian buffer?