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Wetland is characterised by land with
water-tables at or near the surface for prolonged periods of the year.
Generally low lying and frequently in association with stretches of open
water, wetlands contain a wide range of plant species but three distinctive
vegetation communities are widespread. On some wet flushes, for example within
non-cultivated areas, rushes may be dominant and consequently this category
can be gradational to smooth grassland with rushes. However, in areas adjacent
to open water, next to streams, pools and ditches, aquatic communities with
reed-grass, yellow flag iris and reeds can also be present.
Often willow and
alder are present as tree species but their density does not exceed 50%.
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Wetland
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