A new study released Wednesday found just one acre of riparian forested buffer results in more than $10,000 in annual economic benefits, including reducing erosion and flooding, increasing water purification, wildlife habitat and property values.
The study– The Economic Value of Riparian Buffers in the Delaware River Basin— was prepared by ECONorthwest for the Delaware RiverKeeper Network.
Specifically, the report looks at the value riparian buffers provide in the areas of water quality, carbon storage, air quality, flood prevention, property values, wildlife habitat, and outdoor recreation….Read more on PA Environment Digest Blog