Tag: Fen
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Get to Know the 5 Freshwater Wetland Classifications!
From mossy bogs and spongy fens to forested swamps and vibrant marshes, wetlands are among the most ecologically rich ecosystems on the planet. Each type plays a unique role in supporting biodiversity, filtering water, storing carbon, and helping to reduce the impacts of floods and drought. Wetlands support an incredible variety of life. Often…
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Bogs, Fens, and Marshes, oh my! Quesnel Wetlandkeepers Had it All.
The Quesnel Wetlandkeepers is the third such workshop we have held in 2015 (Kelowna and Windermere being the other two so far), and it proved to be a huge success. Participants consisted of foresters, naturalists, environmental non-profits, government representatives, teachers, and those who were just very keen to learn. This resulted in one of the…