Ease of Application: The classification system appears fairly easy to apply; however, the 

 entire report format is quite lengthy. The document as a whole is a tremendous characteriza- 

 tion effort and would serve as a model for other ecoregions. A docximent similar to this 

 would provide very helpful assistance to a more detailed classificatioa 



Use in Defining System Response and Potential: The text of the document has a good 

 discussion on system response at some levels but is inconsistent finom type to type. The 

 information provided would be useful in defining system response. 



Use in Determining State of System: The chapter dealing with ecological process discusses 

 theory and gives practical examples of system state change. The applications arc broad, 

 however. 



Relation to Other Procedures: The document presents a table that cross-references 

 other classification procedures. The procedure uses internationally recognized terms for 

 wetland. As stated above, this document should be considered necessary reading to anyone 

 attempting to describe or manage wetlands. 



Automated Data Processing: The procedure as presented is not well-suited for ADP 

 other than in a knowledge-based system. 



Limitations and Assumptions: Qassification nomenclature on an international level 

 could be easily incorporated into many other procedures. Many of the concepts are presented 

 throughout the dociunent. The lack of an index makes rapid retrieval of such information 

 difficult. The docimient does contain a great deal of information that should be reviewed by 

 wetland classifiers and managers in understanding a broad overview of the landscape. 



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