Wetlands: Cons & Mgmt

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Wetland

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Area which has hydric and anerobic soil and supports a plant community adapted to these soils.

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Hydric

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Permanently or seasonally saturated with water.

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Anerobic

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Free of oxygen.

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Hydrological Regime

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Regular pattern of variations in water levels.

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Marsh

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Wetland with frequent flooding or constant surface water.

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Brackish

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Lightly salty water.

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Swamps

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Wetlands with woody plants.

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Bogs

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Wetlands filled with peat and acidic water.

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Peat

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Spongy substance formed by partially decomposed vegetation.

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Dams

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Barriers which restrict water flow.