Forested wetland habitat
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-011556
1. Areas dominated by woody vegetation 6 meters (20 feet) or taller which remain saturated throughout the year and may flood seasonally. Also known as “swamps”.
2. Type of wetland dominated by woody vegetation or trees.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-011556 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Natural environments |
| References | EPA Habitat Categories/Habitat Protection at http://www.epa.gov/owow_keep/estuaries/pivot/habitat/habtype.htm; Chesapeake Bay Glossary |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-ENV-011556",
"term": "Forested wetland habitat",
"field": "Environment",
"term_source": "Forested Wetland Habitat",
"definition": "1. Areas dominated by woody vegetation 6 meters (20 feet) or taller which remain saturated throughout the year and may flood seasonally. Also known as “swamps”.\n\n2. Type of wetland dominated by woody vegetation or trees.",
"subject": "Natural environments",
"references": [
"EPA Habitat Categories/Habitat Protection at http://www.epa.gov/owow_keep/estuaries/pivot/habitat/habtype.htm",
"Chesapeake Bay Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/forested-wetland-habitat/"
}
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