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Guidance for identifying and designating peatlands, wet grasslands, mangroves and coral reefs as Wetlands of International Importance
… to peatlands can arise from both within and outside their area and include: a) direct threats, including drainage and … sites, i.e., the extent to which an area has been protected from or has not been subjected to human-induced … region. 66. Coral reefs support multi-species fisheries. Protected areas are now often used as a tool in fisheries …
Ramsar Fact Sheet 8 Keep Peatlands wet for a better future
… from IPS Peat < 5 % Peat 5 % – 10 % Peat > 10 % land area Mangroves Islands with peat Bays / lagoons often with … as a source. Except where otherwise noted, this work is protected under a Creative Commons Attribution … creating conditions where the remaining peat soil is protected and peat forming processes are resumed. Peatlands, …