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Buffer zone

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A protective area of land maintained between human development and wildlife habitat to reduce edge disturbances and minimize negative impacts on sensitive species.

AP course connection

Topic 2.2: 2.2 Ecosystem Services

Unit 2