Natural Channel Design: Riparian Vegetation

	Mature trees and shrubs on the banks keep the water cooler by creating shade and limiting the effects of sunlight. The cooler water temperature supports a more diverse and abundant number of species in the water which then supports the larger predators such as birds and mammals . Willow type shrubs are fast growing and provide overhanging cover and habitat for fish, amphibians and reptiles. The Willow type shrubs are also an important food source for birds.
	Examples of Riparian Vegetation Installed in Oxbow Projects

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