Riparian Debris
Other than reducing the risk of erosion and bank failure, a Riparian zone also creates a lot of habitats and help with light getting to the zone. The debris from fallen trees creates a small ecosystem for small creatures and slows down the flow of the water. When vegetation decays into the river, it creates…![Riparian Debris](https://learning.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/woodydebrisriaprianzone-1-480x360.jpg)