Buffer zone

Okay kiddo, imagine you're playing with your toy cars on a big blanket. Now, let's say your little brother wants to join in and play too. But sometimes he can get a little rough with the cars and might break them or knock them over.

So, what do you do? You make a buffer zone! You spread out your toys on one side of the blanket and your brother stays on the other side. This way, if he accidentally bumps into your cars, they won't get broken.

A buffer zone is kind of like that! It's a space between two things or areas that helps keep them separate or safe from each other. It can be used in lots of different situations where we want to protect something, like wildlife or people.

For example, let's say there's a really important nature preserve that's home to lots of animals. But people like to build housing developments or factories nearby, which could hurt the animals and pollute the ecosystem. So, a buffer zone is created around the nature preserve, where development and industrial activities are restricted. This way, the animals can stay safe and healthy in their home.

So, buffer zones are all about creating space to keep things safe and separate from each other!