Riparian meadows complement buffers by protecting soils and creating habitat for insect-eating birds.

Riparian meadows help to suppress annual and perennial weeds, allowing newly planted shrubs and trees to develop properly.

High moisture levels make invasives such as reed canary grass and Japanese knotweed difficult to control.

Riparian meadows are best established using the three-pass method due to the threat of flooding, invasive reappearance, and unique species. Seek the advice of an ecologist.