Agree! I also have riparian buffer however i can't share a pic with you because the growth/progress is embarrassing AND, i'm pretty sure the riparian can be re-enrolled!View attachment 113435 You can enroll pasture that borders a creek or wetland into a Riparan Buffer CRP.
They will allow you to plant trees on those acres. Typically the payment is $60-100 an acre. 90% cost share on trees. Native Grasses are option as well.
My farm in Iowa has 16 acres in riparian buffer and it is thick with switchgrass and cedars and it is full of deer...