Wetland functions and values
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A Landowner’s Guide to the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP)
www.nrcs.usda.govmanager, if needed to achieve or protect wildlife habitat and wetland functions. X haying, mowing or grazing to maintain wildlife habitat and wetland functions and values. X mowing for access roads or nature trails, and to manage and maintain structures such as embankments. WRP is… 6 A real estate transaction, if you
Natural Heritage Resources Fact Sheet
www.dcr.virginia.govValues Intact seepage wetlands and their underlying aquifer help maintain water quality in adjacent streams. Wetlands overall provide many valuable ecosystem functions to society at virtually no cost. Seepage wetlands are particularly valuable as natural heritage resource sites because they contain many rare and beautiful species. These open bog-
Mangrove Restoration - Costs and Benefits of Successful ...
www.fao.orgThe costs to successfully restore both the vegetative cover and ecological functions of a ... 1997). These opportunities, and a growing interest in wetland restoration, combined with . 5 5 strong legal requirements to replace any wetlands lost to permitted development activities have ... do have seasonal wildlife and fisheries values (Lewis ...
Natural Heritage Resources Fact Sheet
www.dcr.virginia.govValues Besides hosting important plant and animal species, bald cypress-water tupelo swamp forests have several important functions. Primarily, these low swamps act as a sink for floodwater and protect higher areas during floods. They have a role in filtering river water and removing sediments. They