Penn State Extension Releases Informative Riparian Buffer Video Series

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Growing Great Buffers

Growing Great Buffers is a series of short, helpful videos that describe step-by-step maintenance tasks needed for newly planted riparian buffers.

Riparian buffers are a great way to protect streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes. They also serve as beneficial wildlife habitat. Newly planted riparian buffers need care and upkeep in order to succeed in both of these roles. Growing Great Buffers is a series of short, helpful videos that describe step-by-step maintenance tasks for anyone who owns or manages streamside plantings. Topics include weed identification, and pest management, mulch options, replacing dead trees, tree tube issues, and more.

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You can access all 7 videos at https://extension.psu.edu/growing-great-buffers

  • Integrated Pest Prevention in Buffers

    Integrated Pest Prevention in Buffers

    length: 00:04:00 | Sarah K Xenophon

    Newly planted riparian buffers are subject to many pests. To make your buffer successful, your pest management plan needs to identify which pests you have and include a variety of strategies to deal with those pests.
  • Replanting Dead Trees in Your Buffer

    Replanting Dead Trees in Your Buffer

    length: 00:03:15 | Jennifer R Fetter, Zachary Cowell, Amanda Grube, Allyson Ulsh

    In the first few years of establishment, it’s good to replace riparian buffer trees that die and try to eliminate the causes of these mortalities in the future.
  • Invasive Species Management in Buffers

    Invasive Species Management in Buffers

    length: 00:06:36 | Jennifer R Fetter, Ryan Hill

    This video provides a brief introduction to the identification and management of five commonly encountered invasive riparian buffer weeds in Pennsylvania.
  • Maintaining Tree Tubes and Shelters in Buffers

    Maintaining Tree Tubes and Shelters in Buffers

    length: 00:02:20 | Kristen Koch, Zachary Cowell, Amanda Grube, Allyson Ulsh

    Many new riparian buffers include tree tubes or shelters to protect the newly planted trees from environmental and manmade stress. Those tubes need to be properly maintained.
  • Tree Tube Pest Management in Buffers

    Tree Tube Pest Management in Buffers

    length: 00:06:36 | Jennifer R Fetter, Sean Bernheisel, Sarah Xenophon

    Tree tubes are a great way to help your newly planted riparian buffer trees grow, but they can also make great homes for weeds and wildlife pests.
  • Mulching for Weed Control in Buffers

    Mulching for Weed Control in Buffers

    length: 00:04:08 | Jennifer R Fetter, Zachary Cowell, Amanda Grube, Allyson Ulsh

    Mulching is one option for helping to control weeds in your newly planted riparian buffer.
  • Understanding When to Remove Tree Tubes in Your Buffer

    Understanding When to Remove Tree Tubes in Your Buffer

    length: 00:04:24 | Kristen Koch

    Knowing when it’s time to remove tree tubes or shelters from your riparian buffer trees can be difficult. Taking them off too soon or too late can create additional issues and work for you and your trees.