April 25-28th 2010, Ballater - Scotland

**Coach pick ups from Aberdeen Airport, Dyce will be 3pm and 6pm on Sunday 25th April. Spaces on the coach will be limited. This will be a first come first serve basis and you may have to make alternative travel arrangements to Hilton Craigendarroch, Ballater. Please see the transport page for further details.**

Aims

Riparian buffer strips are being commonly utilised to protect aquatic ecosystems. However, the basis on which these buffers are designed and placed in landscapes requires guidance based on scientific understanding. We need to assess their effectiveness and lifespan in respect of linked diffuse pollution and biodiversity benefits.

This workshop will focus on bringing together scientists and catchment practitioners from across the EU to further our understanding of riparian buffer functioning in different situations so that practical guidance may be developed as to their use, design, management and limitations.