riparian buffer

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɹʌɪˈpɛːɹɪən ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ === Noun === riparian buffer (plural riparian buffers) (ecology) An area of vegetation around a body of water that gives benefits to the ecosystem in the body of water. It can provide shade, a food source, and a buffer against pollution from outside sources. ==== Translations ====