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Rob R
Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 31902 Location: York
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Posted: Sat Jan 31, 15 9:16 pm Post subject: World Wetlands Day |
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Wetlands are one of our most important and most threatened habitats, home to a significant proportion of our remaining flora and fauna, and a significant carbon store (and pretty important to us here at Rosewood, too).
Monday 2nd February
www.worldwetlandsday.org
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This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. |
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The future of humanity depends on wetlands
They purify and replenish our water, and provide the fish and rice that feed billions. Wetlands act as a natural sponge against flooding and drought, and protect our coastlines. They burst with biodiversity, and are a vital means of storing carbon
Unfortunately, these benefits are not widely known. Often viewed as wasteland, 64% of our wetlands have disappeared since 1900.
Help us turn the tide on the loss and degradation of our wetlands. Join us for World Wetlands Day 2015 – and beyond! |
For RAMSAR sites near you see this link. |
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Mistress Rose
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Rob R
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Rob R
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Rob R
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Mistress Rose
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