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Wetland

Ramsar site

Updated on 16/03/2021
Définition
Sens technique

Protected area under the Ramsar convention. This intergovernmental treaty signed on 2 February 1971 in Ramsar (Iran) and ratified by France in 1986, deals with Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitats.

Source
According to Rhone-Mediterranean and Corsica Water Agency

Pond with brackish water

Updated on 13/07/2018
Définition
Sens commun
Natural body of water occurring in more or less direct connection with the sea and inland waters, which gives it a salinity approximately between 2 and 20°/°°.
Source
According to Rhone-Mediterranean and Corsica Water Agency

Biotope

Updated on 26/10/2022
Définition
Sens technique

Space characterized by climate, geographical, physical, morphological and geological factors, ... in constant or cyclic equilibrium and occupied by organisms that live in specific association (living communities). This is the non-living component (abiotic) of the ecosystem.

Source
According to the Ministry for the Environment and OFB

RAMSAR Convention

Updated on 13/07/2018
Définition
Sens technique
Intergovernmental treaty signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971 to be used as a framework for national actions and international cooperation for the conservation and sound use of wetlands and of their resources.
Source
According to Rhine-Meuse Water Agency

Natural Area of Ecological, Faunistic or Floristic Interest

Updated on 26/10/2022
Définition
Sens commun
Natural Area of special Ecological, Faunistic or Floristic Interest (ZNIEFF) which is the subject of a national scientific inventory under the authority of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle/National Natural History Museum (MNHN) on behalf of the Ministry for the Environment. Two types are well identified: type I: areas of outstanding biological interest, areas of type II covering the large natural areas up to date, the ZNIEFF inventory concerns: wetlands, streams, marshes, bogs, moors, for example.
Source
According to OFB