CRITERIA : CATEGORY II (iii) - Wetlands with significant functions which may not be adequately 

 replicated through creation or restoration. 



Thi> category is a default. Wctlar.J- m th;.- Ca-'-^eT)- iiKludo peat -■.■. -.t'.^r .■■ • .i'. :;;'.e - _■ 

 hydrologic modification, forested wetlands not satisfying the mature forested wetland criteria but - 

 ha\nng significant habitat value, and estuarine wetlands and kelp beds that d.^ not satisfy Cau^. r. 

 criter:a 



CATEGORY II (iv) - Wetlands with significant habitat value (Freshwater Wetlands) 

 SUB-CRITERIA 



Is the habitat score for significant habitat value greater than or equal to lOpoints. 

 . SOURCE OF INFORMATION 



See field methodology 



JUSTIFICATION 



This value was selected in order to separate wetlands which have characteristics that 

 indicate significant habitat for wildlife species (mammals, birds, amphibians, etc.) and to 

 protect them accordingly. 



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