Definition(s)
'Areas of of water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brakish or salt' (unlilke marine and coastal wetlands not affected by tidal flood) (Source: RAMSAR)
Hierarchy
Broader: Wetlands
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
In other languages
French
zone humide continentale
Russian
внутренние водно-болотные угодья
Spanish
humedal continental
Arabic
أراضي رطبة داخلية
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Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat | 1 document |