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NCGA supports the use of conservation buffers as a vital addition to
the conservation of soil and water resources.
Environmental stewardship begins on private lands, where 88 percent
of the Nation’s precipitation falls. By doing our part, each of
us will benefit agriculture, the environment,and the corn industry.
Conservation buffers
~ common sense conservation ~ should be used as part of
a complete soil and water conservation system.
To get more buffer
information, contact your local US. Department of Agriculture Service
Center; NCGA, 636/733-9004; or visit the National
Conservation Buffer Council web site.
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Alley
Cropping |
Contour
Buffer Strips |
Cross
Wind
Trap Strips |
Field
Borders |
Grassed
Waterways |
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Herbaceous
Wind Barriers |
Riparian
Forest Buffers |
Windbreak/
Shelterbelts |
Vegatative
Barriers |
Filter
Strips |
To see a larger photo
and a brief description
indicating the most effective uses for each buffer, select one of the
photos.
Conservation
buffers provide many benefits.
Conservation
buffers:
- Intercept sediment
and other pollutants from surface water and shallow subsurface water;
- Reduce wind erosion;
- Protect crops;
- Provide wildlife
habitat
- Connect fragmented
land areas
- Provide a safety
margin around creeks, streams and lakes; and
- Beautify the
Nation’s landscapes
Conservation buffers
are equally adaptable to both rural and urban environments.
How
to use these photos:
The previous illustrations
show examples of various conservation buffers. The brief descriptions
indicate the most effective uses for each buffer. Consider the environmental
issues you are addressing such as water quality and improved wildlife
habitat, and match the type of buffer to your landscape and potential
application.
Photos courtesy
of Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Last
reviewed 10/28/02
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