riparian buffer
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɹʌɪˈpɛːɹɪən ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/
Noun
riparian buffer (plural riparian buffers)
- (ecology) An area of vegetation around a body of water that gives benefits to the ecosystem in the body of water. It can provide shade, a food source, and a buffer against pollution from outside sources.