Healthy riparian areas have much higher levels of biodiversity than other types of ecosystems, as explained in this fact sheet. Unfortunately, this also attracts more people, which can contribute to degradation of the ecosystem if the human impact is not carefully managed. (PDF)

Concepts

watersheds, freshwater

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Additional Tags

aquatic ecosystems, freshwater biodiversity, riparian biodiversity, wetland biodiversity, wetlands, alberta riparian habitat management society: biodiversity and riparian areas, alberta biodiversity

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