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Ramsar Technical Report 7: Ramsar Wetland Disease Manual

… 2005a. Ecosystems and human well-being: wetland and water synthesis. World Resources Institute, Washington, DC. … provide tremendous economic benefits, for example: � Water supply (quantity and quality); � Fisheries (over two … between humans and other biodiversity, the complexities of resource use, including barriers to sustainable resource use, …
20 Jun 2026 Document

Introduced Non-native Waterbirds - Status within the African-Eurasian Flyways

… have been kept as attractive ornaments to enhance water features and gardens. However, accidental escapes from … pests and can cause localised eutrophication of water bodies and a change in soil composition where large … to Natives Current Status Geographic Area Risk Status Resource Requirement2 Ruddy Duck Oxyura jamaicensis …
20 Jun 2026 Document

Handbook 4: Avian influenza and wetlands

… at low tide, as well as human-made wetlands such as waste-water treatment ponds and reservoirs. About this series of … roles of other sectors beyond the “environment” or “water” sectors. It is thus very important that these … Parties, but this publication also brings together other resource materials relevant to the issue. The views expressed …
20 Jun 2026 Document

AEWA Conservation Guidelines No. 10 - Guidelines on Avoidance of Introductions of Non-native Waterbird Species (TS No. 12)

… by grazing and trampling. There may also be an effect on water bodies from the deposition of nutrients by roosting … native species), threats to public health in parks and water areas, and threats to air safety (a number of … there would also be considerable practical problems and resource implications. Shooting of full-grown individuals in …
20 Jun 2026 Document