Riparian habitats are sites for many migratory and non-migratory wildlife species.
Even where narrowleaf cottonwood communities do not directly benefit specific species, indirect benefits occur through maintenance of healthy streamside habitats. Cattle 17.9 19.0 Domestic goats 18.5 19.7 Domestic sheep 18.9 20. Narrowleaf cottonwood occupies diverse habitats, promoting ecotypic variation among populations. Branches selected for propagation may have different vegetative abilities. Cuttings with terminal buds present produced roots from base of stem, whereas stem cuttings with no terminal bud present produced roots from points evenly distributed over the stem.