Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A riparian forest buffer is an area of trees or shrubs located adjacent to a body of water. The vegetation extends outward from the water body for a specified distance necessary to provide a minimum level of protection or enhancement. This video explores how Forrest Pritchard implemented this conservation practice on his farm in Berryville, Virginia.
Major benefits of this practice include:
• Improves wildlife habitat
• Reduces soil erosion
• Improves water quality
• Increases plant productivity
• Improves soil health
The Conservation at Work video series was created to increase producer awareness of common conservation practices and was filmed at various locations throughout the country. Because conservation plans are specific to the unique resource needs on each farm and also soil type, weather conditions, etc., these videos were designed to serve as a general guide to the benefits of soil and water conservation and landowners should contact their local USDA office for individual consultation.
A riparian forest buffer is an area of trees or shrubs located adjacent to a body of water. The vegetation extends outward from the water body for a specified distance necessary to provide a minimum level of protection or enhancement. This video explores how Forrest Pritchard implemented this conservation practice on his farm in Berryville, Virginia.
Major benefits of this practice include:
• Improves wildlife habitat
• Reduces soil erosion
• Improves water quality
• Increases plant productivity
• Improves soil health
The Conservation at Work video series was created to increase producer awareness of common conservation practices and was filmed at various locations throughout the country. Because conservation plans are specific to the unique resource needs on each farm and also soil type, weather conditions, etc., these videos were designed to serve as a general guide to the benefits of soil and water conservation and landowners should contact their local USDA office for individual consultation.
