Mayer, P. M., Reynolds, S. K., McCutchen, M. D., Canfield, T. J., , , , . 2007. Meta-Analysis of Nitrogen Removal in Riparian Buffers: Journal of Environmental Quality. ASA, CSSA, SSSA, Madison, WI. 36, . 1172-1180

Analysis, Nitrogen, Nutrients, Riparian buffer, Rivers, Streams, Trees, Water quality, Watershed, Riparian

This literature review assesses the relationship between riparian buffer width on nitrogen removal effectiveness. The meta-analysis suggests a more complicate suite of environmental characteristics (e.g., soil type, subsurface biogeochemistry, and subsurface hydrology) play a substantial role in nitrogen removal effectiveness rather than just buffer width.