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Culture and wetlands: A Ramsar guidance document
… and releasing the water gradually. One of the largest freshwater bodies in Southeast Asia, Tonle Sap has been the … being drained. In addition, dam construction has decreased freshwater flow into the lake. Overfishing and illegal … de- velopment of this area. The Armagnac Ponds retain freshwater for irrigation and for watering stock such as …
Managing Natural World Heritage - World Heritage Resource Manual
… actions are having an effect (e.g. if the quality of freshwater is being monitored, and activities include the … of its water system, closely linked to the alternation of freshwater supply in winter and marine water in summer. This …
World Heritage, Wilderness and Large Landscapes and Seascapes
… they provide important services, including clean freshwater, and are most resilient to global climate change. … play a major role in regulating the quality and flow of freshwater (Figgis et al. 2015). They also help safeguard … (Martin and Watson 2016) or to ensure a high quality freshwater supply (Watson et al. 2016). Wilderness areas are …