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I want to learn about wetlands
Photo: Longreach - Angela Reed
What are wetlands?Wetland values are the reasons why wetlands are considered important. For instance, habitat for plants and animals is a wetland value. What type of wetlands exist?The first stage of wetland classification. Is a wetland lacuastrine, palustrine, estuarine, marine or a spring system? The next level in identifying a type of wetland. Wetland Conceptual models illustrate how different wetland types function. Why are wetlands important?Wetland values are the reasons why wetlands are considered important. For instance, habitat for flora and fauna is a wetland value. Queensland wetlands of international and national importance How do they work?Wetland conceptual models illustrate how different wetland types function. These conceptual models graphically illustrate the impact stressors such as weeds, pollution, pests and human activities have on different types of wetlands. What plants and animals live in wetlands?Find out about wetland plants and animals The presence of certain species of plants and animals can be one method of determining whether a site is a wetland or not. Search by location for wetland plants and animals Search by basin, natural resource management region or local government area. Last updated: 5 December 2011 |

