| Item | Yes | No | N/A | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffer zone width meets regulatory requirements | ||||
| Vegetation is established and healthy | ||||
| No evidence of buffer encroachment by crops or equipment | ||||
| Buffer free of eroded areas or exposed soil | ||||
| Absence of trash or debris in buffer | ||||
| No direct channels of runoff cutting through buffer | ||||
| Buffer is free from livestock access |