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Wetland Creation, Restoration, and Conservation: Wetland Protection

Wetland Creation, Restoration, and Conservation: Wetland Protection

Nisha Khatik
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 10
ISBN13: 9781799894988|ISBN10: 1799894983|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781799894995|EISBN13: 9781799895008
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9498-8.ch002
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Khatik, Nisha. "Wetland Creation, Restoration, and Conservation: Wetland Protection." Handbook of Research on Monitoring and Evaluating the Ecological Health of Wetlands, edited by Ashok K. Rathoure, IGI Global, 2022, pp. 17-26. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9498-8.ch002

APA

Khatik, N. (2022). Wetland Creation, Restoration, and Conservation: Wetland Protection. In A. Rathoure (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Monitoring and Evaluating the Ecological Health of Wetlands (pp. 17-26). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9498-8.ch002

Chicago

Khatik, Nisha. "Wetland Creation, Restoration, and Conservation: Wetland Protection." In Handbook of Research on Monitoring and Evaluating the Ecological Health of Wetlands, edited by Ashok K. Rathoure, 17-26. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9498-8.ch002

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Abstract

Water-dominated landscapes include wetland areas. The term “wetland” has not been commonly used until quite recently. It is believed to be a euphemistic equivalent of “swamp.” Every year on the second day of February, World Wetlands Day marks the adoption of the convention on Wetland by Ramsar, the Iranian city that has a special place in Iranian history. Flood protection, water quality improvement, shoreline erosion control, natural products, recreation, and aesthetics are some of the many advantages of wetlands, as well as the fact that they are vital habitats for a variety of animals and plants. Several studies illustrated the importance of wetlands in reducing carbon emissions and regulating climate on a global scale. In recent years, these advantages of wetlands have been recognized by governments worldwide and have led to legislation, regulations, and management plans creating wetlands for conservation, protection, and restoration. Unfortunately, the destruction of wetlands is a concern since they are among the planet's most productive areas.

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