Preserving Riparian Zones

2,185 views · Published 2 April 2017 · 1:37 · Indexed 30 October 2026

Channel: Texas Parks and Wildlife · 2017 · Travel & Events

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Flooding beats up native vegetation in riparian zones, leaving behind tangles of uprooted trees and shrubs. Landowners’ first instinct may be to clean up the mess, but is that the best action to take?

Provided it’s not creating a safety risk, consider leaving fallen vegetation in the riparian zone after a flooding event. It's a critical component of a healthy, functioning riparian area. 

This is a Passport to Texas video: http://passporttotexas.org

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