Understanding Stakeholder Perspectives on the Implementation and Management of Riparian Buffer Zones in the Santa Lucía River Basin, Uruguay.
Riparian buffer zones are essential nature-based solutions for protecting freshwater ecosystems globally, yet their implementation faces challenges in balancing ecological, agricultural, and social needs. In the Santa Lucía River Basin (SLRB) in Uruguay, these buffers are critical for improving wate...
| Publicado en: | Environmental Management Vol. 75; no. 10; pp. 2596 - 2614 |
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Springer Nature
Oct2025
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