Tree Buffers Along Streams on Western Oregon Farmland

William H. Emmingham, Badege Bishaw and William Rogers
EM 8895 | Published October 2005, Reviewed 2020

Summary

Explores a variety of options for protecting anadromous fish populations in western Oregon river systems while being mindful of trade-offs between farmland production and fisheries and wildlife values. Identifies physical and biological benefits of establishing tree buffers. Describes types of tree buffers and tells how to design, establish, and maintain them.

About the authors

William H. Emmingham
Extension silviculture specialist emeritus
Oregon State University
Badege Bishaw
Director of international programs
College of Forestry, Oregon State University
William Rogers
Extension horticulturist
Oregon State University, Lincoln County

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