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These are pictures of
lakeshore residences in Maine.
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The first photo is an
example of a good buffer. Some
of its important characteristics include:
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-First,full lakeshore
coverage. Note how the entire lot length is covered with vegetation.
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Also, plants cover the
entire area between the lake and the house
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- The vegetation is thick
and diverse. It is best to have
a combination of trees, shrubs and grasses that resemble a natural
forest. Roots of different
depths hold the soil well and Root systems create uneven surfaces that promote absorption by obstructing
water flow
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-The photo shows the well
buffered property also having riprap- the layer of rocks along the shoreline
protecting the soil from erosion by waves
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The second photo is of a
poorly buffered property. There
is no substantial vegetation, and the artificial beach could easily be
eroded by waves, the lawn is mowed to the shore and there are no deep root
systems to hold the soil in place.
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CEAT surveyed each buffer
strip on Threemile Pond and our results were somewhat disapointing.
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