Plants in this zone have special adaptations that enable them to survive being partially or totally under water. Canopy Trees - Trees whose crowns form the topmost layer of a woodland. Coarse Woody Debris - Downed logs and large branches either on land or in the water. Ground Cover - Plants that grow from a few inches to 2 to 3 feet tall. Lake Access - The path to the lake from your house or yard.
Native vegetation is planted in appropriate locations and densities.
The goal of this method is to restore the ecosystems to the balance that existed prior to human disturbance of the land. These native plants can be arranged in a diversity of ways based on criteria determined by the property owner. Overhangs - Shrubs and trees that hang out over the water, providing shade and cooling the water. The area along the shoreline from the water's edge extending 10 feet out into the water. Shoreland - The area of land from the water line stretching inland.