Vegetation-Damaged Wetland

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-029572",
  "term": "Vegetation-Damaged Wetland",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Wetland plants are susceptible to degradation if subjected to hydrological changes and pollution inputs. Other activities that can impair wetland vegetation include: Grazing by domestic animals. Introduction of nonnative plants that compete with natives. Removal of vegetation for peat mining.",
  "references": [
    "EPA Threats to Wetlands at http://water.epa.gov/type/wetlands/outreach/upload/threats_pr.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/vegetation-damaged-wetland/"
}