In 1997-1998, Maryland Cooperative Extension conducted a series of two-day workshops on riparian buffer systems. These workshops included information on stream assessment, groundwater hydrology, nutrient cycling, plant and animal communities, and riparian restoration. Workshop participants were given two notebooks of resource materials - the Chesapeake Bay Riparian Handbook and the Maryland Riparian Buffer Systems Manual. Here we have listed the contents of the Maryland Manual.

Introduction to riparian forest buffers

Tjaden, R.L. and G.M. Weber. 1997. An Introduction to the Riparian Forest Buffer. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 724. College Park, MD. 2 pages. http://www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/PDFs/FS724.pdf.

Tjaden, R.L. and G.M. Weber. 1997. Riparian Buffer Systems. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 733. College Park, MD. 2 pages. http://www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/PDFs/FS733.pdf.

Welsch, D.J. 1991. Riparian Forest Buffers. U.S. Forest Service Northeastern Area State & Private Forestry. Radnor, PA. NA-PR-07-91. 20 pages.

Water Quality Functions

Correll, D.L. 1997. Buffer Zones and Water Quality Protection: General Principles. Pages 7-20. In: Haycock, N.E., T.P. Burt, K.W.T. Goulding and G. Pinay (eds.). Buffer Zones: Their processes and potential in water protection. Proceedings of the International Conference on Buffer Zones, September 1996. ISBN 09530051 0 0. Quest Environmental. Harpenden, Herfordshire, UK. 322 pages. Can be ordered from: Foundation for Water Research. tel +44 1628 891589, nehaycock@qest.demon.co.uk
www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/manuals/correll.html

Correll, D.L. 1999. Vegetated Stream Riparian Zones: Their Effects on Stream Nutrients, Sediment, and Toxic Substances. An annotated and indexed bibliography. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Edgewater, MD

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. 1996. Riparian Forest Buffers. Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay White Paper. 16 pages. http://www.acb-online.org/forest.htm

Staver, K.W., and R.B. Brinsfield. 1996. Seepage of Groundwater Nitrate from a Riparian Agroecosystem into the Wye River Estuary. Estuaries. Vol. 19:359-370.
www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/manuals/brinsfield.html

Hydrology

Speiran, G.K., P.A. Hamilton, and M.D. Woodside. 1998. Natural Processes for Managing Nitrate in Ground Water Discharged to Chesapeake Bay and Other Surface Waters: More than Forest Buffers. U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet FS-178-97. 5 pages. http://va.water.usgs.gov/online_pubs/FCT_SHT/FS178_97/fs178_97.html.
Order from: 1730 E. Parham Rd. Richmond, VA 23230. 1-804-261-2600; For additional information on Virginia water resources, see http://va.water.usgs.gov/

Hayes, M.A. (No date). Maryland and the District of Columbia Wetland Resources. U.S. Geological Survey Water Supply Paper 2425. See related publications at: http://md.water.usgs.gov

Sweeney, B.W. 1992. Streamside Forests and the Physical, Chemical, and Trophic Characteristics of Piedmont Streams in Eastern North America. Water, Science & Technology. Vol 26:2653-2673. www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/manuals/sweeney.pdf

Dolloff, C.A. 1994. Large Woody Debris - the Common Denominator for Integrated Environmental Management of Forest Streams. Pages 92-108. In: Cairns, J., T.V. Crawford, and H. Salwasser (eds.). Implementing Integrated Environmental Management. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, University Center for Environmental and Hazardous Materials Studies. Blacksburg, VA 24061. Also see: Dolloff, C.A. and J.R. Webster. 1999. Particulate Organic Contributions from Forests and Streams: Debris Isn't So Bad. In: Verry, E.S., J.W. Hornbeck and C.A. Dolloff (eds.). Riparian Management in Forests of the Continental Eastern U.S. Lewis Publishers. Boca Raton, FL (800)272-7727.
www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/manuals/dolloff.html

Palone, R. and A.H. Todd. 1997. Determining Buffer Width. Chapter 6. In: Chesapeake Bay Riparian Handbook: A Guide for Establishing and Maintaining Riparian Forest Buffers. U.S. Forest Service NA-TP-02-97. http://www.chesapeakebay.net/pubs/subcommittee/nsc/forest/sect06.pdfor order from: U.S. EPA Chesapeake Bay Program. 410 Severn Ave. Suite 109. Annapolis, MD. 1-800-968-7229.

Isenhart, T.M., R.C. Schultz, J.P. Colletti, and C.A. Rodrigues. (No date). Design, Function, and Management of Integrated Riparian Management Systems. Pages 93-101. In: Using Ecological Restoration to Meet Clean Water Act Goals. Proceedings from the National Symposium March 14-16, 1995. Chicago, IL. Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission, Chicago, IL (Publication is out of print). See related publications at National Agroforestry Center site: http://www.unl.edu/nac/riparian.html and www.ag.iastate.edu/centers/iawetlands/cases/Bearcrkcase.html

Lynch, Lori & Cheryl Brown. 2000. Landowner Decision-making about Riparian Buffers. Journal of Agriculture and Applied Economics, 32(3):585-596. http://www.riparianbuffers/manual/lynch.html

Lynch, L. Economics of Riparian Buffers - Talk given September 1998. Maryland Cooperative Extension. College Park, MD. 9 pages. See related publications: When a Landowner Adopts a Riparian Buffer - Benefits and Costs. http://www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/PDFs/FS774.pdf and Riparian Buffer Financial Assistance Opportunities. http://www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/fact/FS769.html

Chesapeake Bay Program. 1998. Economic Benefits of Riparian Forest Buffers. Order from: U.S. EPA Chesapeake Bay Program. 410 Severn Ave. Suite 109. Annapolis, MD. 1-800-968-7229.

Klapproth, J.C. 1998. Selected Bibliography of Alternative Income Opportunities in Riparian Areas. University of Maryland Cooperative Extension. Wye Research & Education Center, Queenstown, MD 21658. www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/manuals/altbibli.html

Koehn, S. 1997. Riparian Forest Buffer Establishment Programs. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service.
Incentive Programs: www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/manuals/incentives.html
Regulatory Programs: www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/manuals/regulatory.html

Tjaden, R.L. and G.M. Weber. 1997. Soil Bioengineering or Streambank Restoration for Riparian Forest Buffers. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 729. College Park, MD. 4 pages. http://www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/PDFs/FS729.pdf.

Georgia Soil & Water Commission. 1994. Guidelines for Streambank Restoration. Georgia Soil & Water Commission. Order from: Georgia Soil & Water Commission. (704) 524-3065. Note: no copies currently available. http://www.ganet.org/gswcc/page16.html

Tjaden, R.L. and G.M. Weber. 1997. Trees for Riparian Forest Buffers. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 726. College Park, MD. 4 pages. http://www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/PDFs/FS726.pdf.

Perkey, A.W., K. Sykes, and R. Palone. 1993. Crop Tree Management in Riparian Zones. U.S. Forest Service. Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry. Morgantown, WV. http://www.fsl.wvnet.edu/frm/watershed/riparian.html

Pannill, P. 1996. Important Weed Species: the Dirty Dozen. Maryland Department of Natural Resources - Forest Service. http://www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/manuals/pannil.html.

Malinoski, M.K. and K.L. Clement. (No date). IPM Series: Pine. University of Maryland Cooperative Extension. Home and Garden Mimeo #HG54. College Park, MD. 4 pages. http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Malinoski, M.K. and D.L. Clement. 1996. IPM Series: Dogwood. University of Maryland Cooperative Extension. Home and Garden Mimeo #HG12. College Park, MD. 4 pages. http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Tjaden, R.L. and G.M. Weber. 1997. Grasses for Riparian Buffers and Wildlife Habitat Improvement. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 728. College Park, MD. 8 pages. http://www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/PDFs/FS728.pdf.

Natural Resources Conservation Service. (No date). Native Warm Season Grasses. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Maryland Field Office. 4 pages. ftp://ftp.md.nrcs.usda.gov/pub/ConservationPracticeStandards/JobSheets/wsgjs.pdf

Klapproth, J.C. 1998. Suppliers of Plants and Seed for Forestry, Wildlife, and Streambank Restoration Projects. University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service. Wye Research & Education Center. Queenstown, MD. 4 pages. www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/manuals/nursery2.html  

Maryland Department of Natural Resources. (updated annually). John S.Ayton State Forest Tree Nursery Catalog. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service. Annapolis, MD. http://www.dnr.state.md.us/forests/nursery.

Maryland Natural Resources Conservation Service. 1999. Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. 339 Busch's Frontage Road, Suite 301, Annapolis, MD 21401. http://www.md.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/crep/mdcrep.htm.

Natural Resources Conservation Service. 1997. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Practice Standard Riparian Forest Buffer. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Natural Resources Conservation Service. 1998. Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Practice Standard: Riparian Herbaceous Cover. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Conservation Practice Standard 390. 3 pages. ftp://ftp.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/pub/nhcp/pdf/390.pdf.

Wigley, T.B. and M.A. Melchlors. 1994. Wildlife Habitat and Communities in Streamside Management Zones: A Literature Review for the Eastern U.S. Pages 100-120. In: Riparian Ecosystems in the Humid U.S. Functions, Values, and Management. Proceedings of a Conference. National Association of Conservation Districts, Washington, DC. http://www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/manuals/wigley.html (For more information about the National Resource Conservation Service, see http://www.NACDnet.org/).

Melchiors, M.A. 1996. Birds and Small Mammals of Streamside Management Zones in Arkansas. Paper presented at 1996 National Council for Air and Stream Improvement Southern Regional Meeting. Mobile, AL. http://www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/manuals/melchref.htm

Melchiors, M.A. 1996. Riparian Zones and Wildlife in Managed Forests. Paper presented at Virginia TWS meeting.

Melchiors, M.A. 1996. References Related to Birds and Streamside Management Zones - Eastern North America. Presented at 1996 Virginia TWS meeting. http://www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/manuals/melchoirsabs.htm

Klapproth, J.C. and R. Tjaden. 1996. The Benefits of Riparian Forests. Forest Landowner Vol 55, No. 6: 28-31. http://www.riparianbuffers.umd.edu/manuals/landowner.html (For more information on the Forest Landowner Association, see http://www.hqcyberservices.com/oldfla/index2.html).

Tjaden, R.L. and J. Kays. 1992. Introduction to Wildlife Management. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 597. College Park, MD. 4 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Wade, R. 1993. Planting Crops for Wildlife. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 598. College Park, MD. 7 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Tjaden, R.L. and J. Kays. 1993. Brush Piles for Wildlife. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 599. College Park, MD. 4 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Jayne, P.S. 1993. Field Border Management. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 600. College Park, MD. 4 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Tjaden, R.L. and J. Kays. 1993. Eastern Cottontail Rabbits. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 601. College Park, MD. 7 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Tjaden, R.L. and J. Kays.1992. Bobwhite Quail. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 602. College Park, MD. 7 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Tjaden, R.L. and J. Kays. 1992. Ring-Necked Pheasants. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 603. College Park, MD. 7 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Tjaden, R.L. and J. Kays. 1992. Ruffed Grouse. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 604. College Park, MD. 7 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Harvey, W.F. 1992. Mourning Doves. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 605. College Park, MD. 4 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Tjaden, R.L. 1992. Eastern Wild Turkeys. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 606. College Park, MD. 6 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Bendel, P.R. 1993. Tree Squirrels. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 607. College Park, MD. 6 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Garner, N.P. 1992. Black Bears. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 608. College Park, MD. 4 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html 

Carowan, G.A. 1993. Wood Ducks. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 609. College Park, MD. 4 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Laskowski, H. 1993. Dabbling Ducks. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 610. College Park, MD. 10 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Carowan, G.A. 1993. Diving Ducks. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 611. College Park, MD. 7 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Laskowski, H. 1993. Canada Geese. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 612. College Park, MD. 6 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Smith, S.A. 1993. Songbirds: Life History and Management. Maryland Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 613. College Park, MD. 7 pages. Order at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ces/pubs/order.html

Chesapeake Bay Riparian Forest Buffer Panel. 1996. Final Report of the Riparian Forest Buffer Panel. U.S. EPA Chesapeake Bay Program. CBP/TRS 158/96. EPA 903-R-96-015. 8 pages. Can be ordered from: US EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office, 410 Severn Ave. Suite 109, Annapolis, MD 21403, phone 1-800-968-7229 or on-line at:www.chesapeakebay.net/pubs/155.pdf.

Chesapeake Bay Program Forestry Workgroup. 1997. Restoring a Bay Resource: Riparian Forest Buffer Demonstration Sites. U.S. EPA Chesapeake Bay Program CBP/TRS 159/97 EPA 903-R-97-001. 48 pages. Can be ordered from: US EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office, 410 Severn Ave. Suite 109, Annapolis, MD 21403, phone 1-800-968-7229 or on-line at: www.chesapeakebay.net/pubs/324.pdf.

Chesapeake Bay Program Riparian Buffer Initiative Coordinator. No Date. Riparian Forest Buffer Information Available at the Chesapeake Bay Program. U.S. EPA Chesapeake Bay Program, 410 Severn Ave. Suite 109, Annapolis, MD 21403. (800-968-7229). http://www.chesapeakebay.net/index.cfm

Chesapeake Bay Program Office. 1997. Riparian Forest Buffers in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. U.S. EPA Chesapeake Bay Program. Fact Sheet CBP/TRS 163/97. EPA 903-F-97-002. Annapolis, MD. 4 pages. http://www.chesapeakebay.net/search/pubs.htm