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Are healthy waterways possible on productive grazing land?

Despite the general perception, managing healthy rivers and riparian zones for improved biodiversity outcomes can be an integral part of a profitable and productive grazing system.
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What are riparian zones?

A riparian zone is any area of land that adjoins, directly influences, or is influenced by a body of water. It includes the stream or river bank as well as the adjacent land extending away from the water.


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