Riparian buffers in tropical agriculture : Scientific support, effectiveness and directions for policy

Luke, S.H. and Slade, E.M. and Gray, C.L. and Annammala, K.V. and Drewer, J. and Williamson, J. and Agama, A.L. and Ationg, M. and Mitchell, S.L. and Vairappan, C.S. and Struebig, M.J. (2019) Riparian buffers in tropical agriculture : Scientific support, effectiveness and directions for policy. Journal of Applied Ecology, 56 (1). pp. 85-92. ISSN 0021-8901

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Abstract

There is a weak evidence base supporting the effective management of riparian ecosystems within tropical agriculture. Policies to protect riparian buffers—strips of non-cultivated land alongside waterways—are vague and vary greatly between countries. From a rapid evidence appraisal, we find that riparian buffers are beneficial to hydrology, water quality, biodiversity and some ecosystem functions in tropical landscapes. However, effects on connectivity, carbon storage and emissions reduction remain understudied. Riparian functions are mediated by buffer width and habitat quality, but explicit threshold recommendations are rare. Policy implications. A one-size fits all width criterion, commonly applied, will be insufficient to provide all riparian functions in all circumstances. Context-specific guidelines for allocating, restoring and managing riparian buffers are necessary to minimise continued degradation of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in tropical agriculture.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Journal of Applied Ecology
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? biodiversityconservation set-asideecosystem functionenvironmental policyriparian corridorriparian reserveriverwater qualityecology ??
ID Code:
130725
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Deposited On:
25 Jan 2019 10:10
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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