Outreach to Target Audience
Approaching landowners about adopting riparian forest buffers requires a thoughtful strategy that considers the needs and interests of the individual.
Here are existing tools and resources to get you started in your campaign to conduct strategic, coordinated, and cost-effective riparian forest buffer outreach anywhere in the watershed.
Resources for a General Audience
Fact Sheets and Publications
The Benefits of Riparian Forest Buffers
An Introduction to the Riparian Forest Buffer
Chesapeake Bay Streamside Forest Buffers – Landowner Testimonials
Landowner Guide to Buffer Success
Landowner’s Guide to Managing Streams in the Eastern United States
Riparian Buffers: Pennsylvania’s Best Solution for Protecting Its Waters
Understanding the Science Behind Riparian Forest Buffers: An Overview
Understanding the Science Behind Riparian Forest Buffers: Benefits to Communities and Landowners
Understanding the Science Behind Riparian Forest Buffers: Effects on Water Quality
Understanding the Science Behind Riparian Forest Buffers: Planning, Establishment, and Maintenance
Understanding the Science Behind Riparian Forest Buffers: Resources for Virginia Landowners
Want clean rivers? Plant trees
When a Landowner Adopts a Riparian Buffer – Benefits and Costs
Websites
Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Riparian Forest Buffers
Maryland Department of Natural Resources: the 3-Zone Buffer System
University of Maryland Extension Riparian Buffer Systems
Stroud Water Research Center Links to Scientific, Educational, and Advocacy River Resources
Webinars and Videos
A Forester’s Perspective on Buffer Outreach and Success Buffer Environmental Education Series, Dr. Anne Hairston-Strang, Donna Davis, and Jamie Weaver (Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service)
Resources for Aging Landowners
Fact Sheets and Publications
Frequently Asked Questions About Easements on Conservation Reserve Program Land in Maryland
Should I Reenroll my Riparian Forest Buffer in CREP?
Webinars and Videos
Addressing the Concerns of Aging Landowners Regarding Long Term or Permanent Protection of Riparian Forest Buffers, Retirement, and Handing Off to the Next Generation Buffer Environmental Education Series, Presenters: Glen Carowan (MD DNR) and Emily Horsley (FSA, VA)
Resources for Livestock Producers
Fact Sheets and Publications
Bobby’s 7 Principles: Selling Riparian Forest Buffers
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Farmer Best Management Practices Success Stories
Conservation Has Its Rewards: Maryland’s Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
CREP Buffers: Good for Your Bottom Line, Good for Virginia
Economics of Buffers and Horse Farms
Economics of Buffers for Livestock Operations
FAQs about Streamside Forest Buffers and Conservation Reserve Enhancement Programs (CREPs)
Maryland Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program FAQ
Maryland Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Re-enrollment FAQ (I)
Maryland Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Re-enrollment FAQ (II)
New York State Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
The Pennsylvania Riparian Forest Buffer Handbook for the CREP Participant
Riparian Forest Buffers & Fencing, Water Development and Stream Crossing
Should I Reenroll My Riparian Forest Buffer in CREP?fencing-water-dev-stream-crossing-may6
West Virginia Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
Websites
Getting More on the Ground: Links and Resources
New York State CREP Outreach Materials
Pennslyvania CREP Resources Repository
Webinars and Videos
Bobby’s Seven Principles of Getting More Riparian Buffers on the Ground: The Science, the Solution and the Sell for Livestock Producers Buffer Environmental Education Series, Presenter: Bobby Whitescarver (Whitescarver Natural Resources Management, LLC)
Conservation Pays: PA Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
Defining Riparian Buffer on the Farm
Everybody Wins: Interviews with farmers in fencing livestock out of streams
Resources for Wildlife Enthusiasts
Fact Sheets and Publications
Chesapeake Forest Restoration Strategy (Section II: Fish and Wildlife Habitat)
Streamside Forests = Healthier Wildlife Habitat
Understanding the Science Behind Riparian Forest Buffers: Effects on Plant and Animal Communities
Resources for Pollinator Enthusiasts
Fact Sheets and Publications
The buzz on developing pollinator habitat on riparian forest buffers
Resources for Fish Enthusiasts
Fact Sheets and Publications
Sustaining America’s Aquatic Biodiversity – What is Aquatic Biodiversity, why is it important?
Webinars and Videos
How Does the West Virginia Fencing Project Work to Protect Streams and Riparian Forest Buffers and How Could You Set up this Kind of Partnership in Your State? Buffer Environmental Education Series, Presenters: Gary Berti (Trout Unlimited) and John Schmidt (US Fish & Wildlife Service PFW Program)
From the Field: Linking land and water in brook trout conservation.
Resources for Bird Enthusiasts
Fact Sheets
Resources for Absentee Landowners
Webinars and Videos
Success Strategies for Reaching Out to Absentee Landowner Buffer Environmental Education Series, Presenter: Joe Thompson (Potomac Conservancy)
Getting More From Your Forest Buffer
Many landowners are happy growing a forest next to their stream for clean water and habitat. But with extra planning, landowners could harvest products from their forest buffer. These multi-functional buffers may not be eligible for some of the federal programs that have been outlined under the Funding section, but they may appeal to landowners for other reasons.
Why add edible and floral plants to riparian forest buffers?
