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Potomac River Buffer Zone:
The C&O Canal National Historical Park and Green Ridge State Forest combine to provide a wide buffer zone at this part of the Potomac River. The 46,000 acre state forest stretches north from the national park boundary towards the Mason-Dixon Line, creating a protective border for the river. Potomac River buffer zones help limit run-off and erosion, provide wildlife habitat, and allow safe space for rare flowers and plants to grow. |