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WETLAND ENVIRONMENT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-05-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Urban Planning
- Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
- Ecology (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- green and blue corridor
1, record 1, English, green%20and%20blue%20corridor
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- blue and green corridor 2, record 1, English, blue%20and%20green%20corridor
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Green and blue corridors are areas ... which connect habitat and wildlife populations and can provide opportunities for walking and cycling, and also facilitate the movement of wildlife. 3, record 1, English, - green%20and%20blue%20corridor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Improving the environment and creating a green and blue corridor is one of the main objectives in restoring the [Wilts and Berks Canal]. Creating wetland habitat for endangered species such as the water vole is very important but just as crucial is making a corridor where species can move from one habitat to another along the margins and hedgerows. 4, record 1, English, - green%20and%20blue%20corridor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement urbain
- Aménagement du territoire
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trame verte et bleue
1, record 1, French, trame%20verte%20et%20bleue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TVB 2, record 1, French, TVB
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trame bleue et verte 3, record 1, French, trame%20bleue%20et%20verte
correct, feminine noun
- TBV 3, record 1, French, TBV
correct, feminine noun
- TBV 3, record 1, French, TBV
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La trame verte et bleue vise à enrayer la perte de biodiversité en préservant, ou en restaurant les réseaux de milieux naturels permettant aux espèces de circuler et d'intéragir. [...] La trame verte et bleue inclut : une composante verte qui est constitué de milieux naturels et semi-naturels terrestres, [et] une composante bleue qui est constituée de milieux aquatiques et humides : fleuves, rivières, canaux, étangs, zones humides. Les deux composantes de la trame verte et bleue forment un tout indissociable qui trouve son expression dans les zones d'interface, en particulier au niveau des zones humides et de la végétation des bords de cours d'eau. 4, record 1, French, - trame%20verte%20et%20bleue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trame verte et bleue; TVB : désignations publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 février 2026. 5, record 1, French, - trame%20verte%20et%20bleue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Biogeography
- Soil Science
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wetland
1, record 2, English, wetland
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An area characterized by wet soil and emergent vegetation, which provides important habitats for amphibians, waterfowl, reptiles and mammals. 2, record 2, English, - wetland
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens are different types of wetlands. 3, record 2, English, - wetland
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wetland: designation used by Parks Canada. 4, record 2, English, - wetland
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
wetland : designation standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the National Inventory Report. 5, record 2, English, - wetland
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Biogéographie
- Science du sol
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- zone humide
1, record 2, French, zone%20humide
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- milieu humide 2, record 2, French, milieu%20humide
correct, masculine noun
- terre humide 3, record 2, French, terre%20humide
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone caractérisée par l'humidité de son sol et qui représente un habitat important pour les amphibiens, la sauvagine, les reptiles et de nombreux mammifères. 4, record 2, French, - zone%20humide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «zone humide» regroupe en réalité une grande diversité de milieux naturels : marais, tourbières, étangs et lacs, lagunes [...] 5, record 2, French, - zone%20humide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zone humide; milieu humide : désignations en usage à Parcs Canada. 6, record 2, French, - zone%20humide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
terre humide : désignation normalisée par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre du Rapport d'inventaire national. 7, record 2, French, - zone%20humide
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ecosistemas
- Biogeografía
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- humedal
1, record 2, Spanish, humedal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- tierra húmeda 2, record 2, Spanish, tierra%20h%C3%BAmeda
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terreno naturalmente húmedo. 3, record 2, Spanish, - humedal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Zona donde la tierra y el agua se conjugan, [...] sistema intermedio entre ambientes permanentemente inundados y ambientes normalmente secos, e incluye las riberas, orillas e islas en su interior. 2, record 2, Spanish, - humedal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Para que un humedal sea llamado así, debe cumplir tres condiciones. Primero, tener vegetación hidrófila [Segundo,] en época seca debe tener una capa de al menos 40 cm de suelo húmedo. Finalmente, [...] debe tener condiciones ambientales que favorezcan la presencia de humedad, es decir, una fuente de agua (un río, vertientes subterráneas, lluvias), suelos que acumulen o mantengan agua, vegetación, etc. 2, record 2, Spanish, - humedal
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-05-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- managed wetland
1, record 3, English, managed%20wetland
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
managed wetland : term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the National Inventory Report. 2, record 3, English, - managed%20wetland
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- terre humide aménagée
1, record 3, French, terre%20humide%20am%C3%A9nag%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terre humide aménagée : terme normalisé par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre du Rapport d'inventaire national. 2, record 3, French, - terre%20humide%20am%C3%A9nag%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ecosistemas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- humedal gestionado
1, record 3, Spanish, humedal%20gestionado
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El humedal de La Nava, incluido en la lista de humedales de importancia internacional, recibe cada año a miles de aves acuáticas, gansos, grullas y patos de diferentes especies, que llegan desde el norte de Europa y convierten este espacio natural en uno de los destinos más deseados en invierno. [...] En la actualidad, la laguna de la Nava es un humedal gestionado por la Consejería de Medio Ambiente de la Junta de Castilla y León [...] 1, record 3, Spanish, - humedal%20gestionado
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-04-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Saskatchewan Watershed Authority
1, record 4, English, Saskatchewan%20Watershed%20Authority
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On October 1, 2002, the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority was established to manage and protect water quantity and quality. As part of the government's Long-Term Safe Drinking Water Strategy(LTSDWS), the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority consolidated the water management components from Sask Water, Saskatchewan Environment and the Saskatchewan Wetland Conservation Corporation to focus on water management. 1, record 4, English, - Saskatchewan%20Watershed%20Authority
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Saskatchewan Watershed Authority
1, record 4, French, Saskatchewan%20Watershed%20Authority
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Officiellement, il n'y a pas d'équivalent en français. Information obtenue par l'Office de coordination des affaires francophones (OCAF) et le Bureau de la minorité de langue officielle (BMLO). 2, record 4, French, - Saskatchewan%20Watershed%20Authority
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Régie des bassins hydrographiques de la Saskatchewan
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-12-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Soil Science
- Ecosystems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wetland environment
1, record 5, English, wetland%20environment
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wetland classes are recognized on the basis of properties of the wetland ecosystem and the nature of the wetland environment. 2, record 5, English, - wetland%20environment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Science du sol
- Écosystèmes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- milieu marécageux
1, record 5, French, milieu%20mar%C3%A9cageux
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- environnement palustre 2, record 5, French, environnement%20palustre
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au niveau de la classe, les terres humides se distinguent par les propriétés qui reflètent la génèse de leur écosystème et la nature de l'environnement palustre. 2, record 5, French, - milieu%20mar%C3%A9cageux
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
palustre : Qui se rapporte aux marais (écosystème palustre, habitat palustre, etc.). 3, record 5, French, - milieu%20mar%C3%A9cageux
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-03-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Wetlandkeeper
1, record 6, English, Wetlandkeeper
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groups interested in caring for or stewarding a wetland will find this book indispensable. It is part of the world-class Stewardship Series of publications and was initially funded by the Canadian Wildlife Service, the B. C. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks and the British Columbia Wildlife Federation. 1, record 6, English, - Wetlandkeeper
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Gardien de terres humides
1, record 6, French, Gardien%20de%20terres%20humides
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Ce manuel (traduction non officielle : Manuel à l'usage des gardiens de terres humides) est un ouvrage indispensable pour les groupes qui désirent s'occuper d'une terre humide ou en assumer l'intendance. Le manuel fait partie de la Stewardship Series et son lancement a été financé par le Service canadien de la faune, le ministère de l'Environnement, des Terres et des Parcs de la Colombie-Britannique et la British Columbia Wildlife Federation». 1, record 6, French, - Gardien%20de%20terres%20humides
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Agent de préservation des terres humides
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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