Forested wetland area and distribution: A detailed look at the South

Frederick W. Cubbage; Curtis H. Flather

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Forested wetland area and distribution: A detailed look at the South

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Authors:

Frederick W. Cubbage, Curtis H. Flather

Year:

1993

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Journal of Forestry. 5(1): 35-40.

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Abstract

Debate over the classification, protection, and management of forested wetlands has intensified in recent years. Federal agencies have classified US wetlands in various manners, leading to frequent protests by groups favoring more or less stringent criteria. In addition, wetland issues have faced an evolving scope of federal water pollution laws applying to wetland regulation; a unified federal wetland delineation manual whose implementation was opposed by the executive branch and some members of Congress; and introduction of bills to redefine wetlands.

Keywords

forested wetland, distribution, classification, management

Citation

Cubbage, Frederick W.; Flather, Curtis H. 1993. Forested wetland area and distribution: A detailed look at the South. Journal of Forestry. 5(1): 35-40.