Functions.
-Riparian and wetland soils are unique and very important components of ecosystems.
-Riparian soils and vegetation provide irreplaceable habitat for aquatic plants and animals Healthy
-Riparian soils and vegetation also play important roles in maintaining water quality because both below and above ground vegetation act as filters for sediment and biological pollutants such as nutrients and microorganisms
Riparian soils degradation.
-Many riparian soils are formed by the deposition of sediment during floods and the accumulation of un-decomposed or partially decomposed organic materials under anaerobic conditions.
-Root densities of riparian species, such as Carex nebrascensis , in riparian soils are extremely high and these roots tend to make healthy riparian soils exceptionally resistant to compaction and other damage Riparian areas, wetlands, and meadows are heavily impacted by livestock grazing.
-Livestock, like wildlife, are attracted by water and by the shade provided by riparian vegetation.
-In the later parts of the grazing season, when upland vegetation is dry, livestock concentration in riparian zones increases because riparian zones contain forage that is still lush and palatable
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