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The
Chesapeake Bay Program's Forest Buffer webpage gives a
good overall synopis of the the importance of forest buffers
as well as information for those who are interest in creating
forest buffers.
Maryland's
Department of Natural Resources Forest Service conserves
and enhances the quality, quantity, productivity and biological
diversity of the forest and tree resources. It provides leadership
and technical and financial support to inform, involve and
empower citizens, local governments and private organizations
to take action necessary to accomplish these goals.
Maryland's
Stream ReLeaf Program offers information as well as an
implementation plan for Maryland's effort to create 600 new
miles of riparian forest buffer by 2010.
The
Pennsylvania Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry
manages over two million acres of State Forest land and provides
technical assistance to other forest landowners. Programs
include Stream ReLeaf, Conservation Education, Environmental
Certification, and State Forest Management Plans.
The
Virginia Department of Forestry protects and develops
healthy, sustainable forest resources. Programs include riparian
buffers to protect water quality, promotion of conservation
incentive and best management practices, and watershed management.
The
Virginia Department of Forestry Riparian Forest Buffer
page offers information on their efforts to protect and restore
forest buffers, as well as case studies and information on
tax incentives.
The
West Virginia Division of Forestry protects and manages
the forest resources of West Virginia.
The
Allegheny Society of Foresters is a group of 1,100 professional
foresters in the five states of DE, MD, NJ, PA and WV. The
objective of the Society is to advance the science, technology,
and practice of professional forestry in America, and to use
the knowledge and skills of the profession to benefit the
society. SAF members advocate and practice land management
consistent with ecologically sound principles.
The
Maryland Forest Association works to promote the maintenance
of a healthy and productive forests land base so as to enhance
the economic, environmental, and social well-being of all
who live in Maryland.
The
Maryland Cooperative Extension Riparian Buffer Systems
offers an online manual for those interested in creating and
maintaining forest buffers as well as information on regional
plant and seed suppliers.
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