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riparian zone
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riparian zone [rī′per·ē·ən ‚zōn]
(ecology)
The part of the watershed immediately adjacent to the stream channel.


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Much of the meat and livestock industry is located around rivers and riparian zones, either near the coast or inland.
In other parts of the frog's range, losses are also blamed on airborne agricultural pesticides, predation from non-native species such as bullfrogs, and logging and grazing in riparian zones.
At a news conference held this autumn, AMERICAN FORESTS outlined details of Wildfire ReLeaf, a major new tree-planting initiative to regenerate and restore forest areas, repair riparian zones, create species habitat, and provide clean air and water and recreational opportunities.
 
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