Riparian woodlands are linear nature-based solutions that occupy two ecosystems (water and soil). They enhance the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of a watercourse, with significant implications for biological productivity, including fish production. 

The root systems of riparian trees, particularly deep-rooting species manage to slow down the erosion of connected waterbodies. Riparian woodlands play a crucial role in flood control and biodiversity by producing a large amount of food for the bird population.