Editing Buffer zone (section)

=== Providing aesthetic value ===
Vegetation buffer zones form a variety of [[landscape]]s as an important part of the riparian zone. Combining land and water improves the aesthetic value of river basin landscapes. The riparian buffer is rich in plant resources, and the wetland, grassland, and forest ecosystems make the landscape more beautiful. In addition, some recreational facilities can be built in the buffer zone to provide better living conditions for residents or tourists and improve people's quality of life.

In the buffer zone, trees up to 6 meters tall greatly enhance the aesthetic value of the landscape.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Borin |first1=Maurizio |last2=Passoni |first2=Matteo |last3=Thiene |first3=Mara |last4=Tempesta |first4=Tiziano |date=January 2010 |title=Multiple functions of buffer strips in farming areas |journal=European Journal of Agronomy |volume=32 |issue=1 |pages=103–111 |doi=10.1016/j.eja.2009.05.003 |bibcode=2010EuJAg..32..103B |issn=1161-0301}}</ref> These tall trees have luxuriant branches and leaves, especially their upright posture, making them of higher ornamental value. Some colorful landscape tree species can be planted on both sides of rivers with tourism and sightseeing value to improve the aesthetic value of the place. Establishing vegetation in the buffer zone can increase green land, improve [[forest cover]]age, beautify the environment and visual effect, improve people's living environment, enrich the humanistic landscape, and enhance aesthetic value. By emphasizing the importance of the buffer zone, residents can be encouraged to participate in the protection and management of the buffer zone, and checkpoints around the buffer zone can be set up to make it more secure and effective.