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… Wetland vegetation makes an important contribution to erosion control. Coastal wetlands, particularly mangrove … vegetation and forest cover in watersheds helps to reduce erosion of agricultural and other land. Both natural and … of subsidence, flooding, sea level rise, drought, erosion and siltation. Whilst certain pressures on wetlands …

… hundreds of kilometres inland, often lead to widespread erosion and thereby large increases in sediment load in … due to a combination of lack of sediment input, enhanced erosion and severe reduction in nutrient load. Such problems …

… of coastal areas (storm absorption, natural flood defence, erosion and sedimentation processes). Legislation commonly … of banks, shores and wetland vegetation to minimise erosion and associated problems and to maintain wetland … the modification of the soil profile that could cause erosion and degradation of watersheds; • requiring the …

… must comply with the following conditions: 1. Not cause erosion; 2. Not cause obstruction to waterways; 3. Not cause … water for different uses (Article 23) and for preventing erosion that affects water quality (Article 27). 3.3.6 Law on … Land Law prohibits any activity in a wetland that causes erosion, which may or may not be a result of grazing. …

… improvement, protection from flooding and storm damage, erosion control, water supply and ground water recharge. … and value of wetlands in such matters as sediment, erosion and flood control; water quality and supply; …

… and flood mitigation; shoreline stabilization and erosion control; groundwater recharge and discharge; water … retention; food web support; shoreline stabilization and erosion controls; storm protection; and stabilization of …

… in a lower precipitation regime, increased coastal erosion, decreased vegetation cover, and saltwater intrusion … cycles, nitrogen fixation, soil carbon sequestration, erosion control, plant pollination, biological pest control, … is starting to be an increasing problem, as well as soil erosion. Invasive species are also a real threat especially …