Should Farmers be backed away from rivers to create a buffer? Should Farmers be backed away from rivers by a public byout.The levy%26#039;s could be torn down helping fish and wetlands along with relieving flooding problems elseware.The land would be public owned but returning it to its natural state.It would create a runway for large animals so there genes are more dipersed.The chemicals seaping onto the rivers would be backed away creating a %26quot;Buffer%26quot;.What do ya all think.
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Dunno what it is like in the USA but many farmers in the UK and some other EU countries are doing a lot to protect the environment, habitats and any watercourses flowing through their land. The so-called %26quot;natural state%26quot; you refer to is usually not the best solution. Rivers need to be managed both as drainage channels and as key elements of the biosphere. Farmers over here are recognised as guardians of the land and through education and some financial aid projects, many fine examples of enhanced wildlife habitat, managed wetlands etc have been incorporated into the countryside. You seem to suggest that your farmers need more education and leadership to respect and enhance the rivers. personal experiences