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What is a riparian area ? It is the stretch of land adjacent to a water body such as a lake, stream or wetland. riparian areas support critical ecosystem functions important to fish and fish habitat, including: vegetation & leaf litter shade & wind protection insects & amphibians large woody debris riverbank stability temperature regulation & moisture riparian areas vary in scope but the width for assessment purposes is 30 metres at each side and 60 metres for steeper banks ( ravines). What is the riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR)? The RAPR is a BC regulation appended to the riparian Areas Protection Act that protects riparian areas from damage during the development process. RAR applies to all types of activities throughout the TNRD, including building construction, subdivision and rezoning.

Riparian areas vary in scope but the width for assessment purposes is 30 metres at each side and 60 metres for steeper banks (i.e. ravines). What is the Riparian Areas Regulation (RAR)?

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