The poor conditions have resulted in unstable stream banks and gully erosion from the removal of riparian vegetation.
en.wikipedia.org Elk, the primary prey of the gray wolf, became less abundant and changed their behavior, freeing riparian zones from constant grazing.
en.wikipedia.org The complex array of freshwater and brackish lakes, riparian areas, and wet meadows, provide habitat and large, undisturbed, tracts for a variety of wildlife species.
en.wikipedia.org Distinct habitat areas within the county include oak woodland, redwood forest, northern coastal scrub, grassland, marshland, oak savanna and riparian woodland.
en.wikipedia.org Threats include sand mining, fishing, riparian vegetation destruction, habitat fragmentation, and water pollution.
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