Preferences for riparian buffers

Stakeholder preferences for best management practices for non-point source pollution and stormwater control

“…Too often, it is unclear whether the likes or dislikes of landowners, and/or planners dictate the final composition of BMP used in communities (Kenwick, Shammin, & Sullivan, 2009). The selection of BMP for use in particular watersheds has typically tended to rest in managers' beliefs, opinions, judgment, and use of models (Dearden, 1981;Junker, Buchecker, & Müller-Böker, 2007).…”

“…Similarly, Sullivan (1994) and Ryan (1998) each reported results that measured and incorporated local residents' watershed use, perceptions, and support for local management decision making. Surveys with photographic simulations and Likert scale questions have been used to assess respondents' aesthetic preferences for alternative ecological rehabilitation scenarios (Junker & Buchecker, 2008) and to examine landowner and planner (dis)approval of various riparian buffer types (Kenwick et al, 2009). Recently, Schaich (2009) used such a survey to measure residents' perceptions, attitudes, and support of restoration measures and watershed management.…”

Integration or Disintegration of the Ecological and Urban Functions of the River in the City? A Polish Perspective

“…Going even further, Carmon and Shamir (2010) propose to create open spaces available to the society along rivers in cities. Such approach to the management of waterside areas helps preserve the role of rivers in flood protection while strengthening social and ecological functions (Kenwick, Shammin and Sullivan, 2009;Kostopoulou, 2013;Baker, Eckerberg and Zachrisson, 2014;Hall and Stern, 2014). In light of the above, the role of local authorities seems important as they are responsible for implementing the development policy, including spatial policy, which is of key significance to the organization of space in cities, including in riverside areas .…”

Biomass production for biofuels using agroforestry: potential for the North Central Region of the United States

“…In addition to improved water quality and carbon sequestration, alley cropping and working riparian bufferstrip systems also improve aesthetics and provide critical wildlife habitat in an otherwise oftentimes homogenous agricultural landscape. Recent research indicates a preference among rural residents for riparian tree buffers in Midwestern agricultural landscapes (Sullivan et al 2004, Kenwick et al 2009). In a study of riparian buffers, row crop fields, and pastures in central Iowa, Berges et al (2010) found greater avian abundance, richness, and diversity in riparian buffer strips.…”