Degraded wetland definition

Degraded wetland means a wetland in which there is impaired surface water flow or groundwater hydrology, or excessive drainage; a wetland which has been partially filled or excavated, contaminated with hazardous substances, or which has an ecological function substantially less than that of undisturbed wetlands in the region.
Degraded wetland means a wetland subjected to deleterious activities, such as drainage, grazing, cultivation, increased stormwater input, or partial filling, to the extent that natural wetland characteristics are severely compromised and wetland function is substantially reduced.
Degraded wetland means a wetland subjected to dele- terious activities such as drainage, grazing, cultivation, increased stormwater input, and partial filling, to the extent that natural wet- land characteristics are severely compromised and where wetland function is substantially reduced.

Examples of Degraded wetland in a sentence

  • Degraded wetland areas are those sites which lack the physical structure of the wetland habitats defined in Section I.F.1 but still meet the criteria of jurisdictional wetlands.These degraded wetland areas provide minor habitat value for most wildlife and fisheries species throughout most of the year.

  • Degraded wetland and riparian areas should receive priority for rehabilitation but will require an EIA in terms of NEMA.▪ Not use water from wetlands (DWAF)▪ Remove crops from wetlands over a period of time.

  • The activities are destroying the environment as shown in the Picture below; Degraded wetland at Kitosi Parish- Kyamulibwa Sub County as a result of brick making activities.


More Definitions of Degraded wetland

Degraded wetland means a wetland in which the vegetation, soils and/or hydrology have been adversely altered, resulting in lost or reduced functional value.
Degraded wetland means a wetland in which there is impaired surface water flow or groundwater hydrology, or excessive drainage; a wetland which has been partially filled or
Degraded wetland means either of the following:

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