Semlitsch, R. D., Jensen, J. B. 2001. Core Habitat, Not Buffer Zone: National Wetlands Newsletter. Environmental Law Institute, Washington, DC. Volume 23, Number 4. Pages 5-11

habitat, wetlands, Buffer

http://www.northinlet.sc.edu/training/media/2011/06142011IsolatedWetlands/RESOURCES/CORE_HABITAT.pdf

This paper describes the importance of buffer zones as core habitat for semi-aquatic species.