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Wetlands and Forests

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Wetlands are areas characterized by relatively shallow water. These areas play an extremely important role ...

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Wetlands are areas characterized by relatively shallow water. These areas play an extremely important role in Canada's ecology. Canada has one of the largest areas in the world with wetlands covering more than 1.2 million square kilometres. They occur across most of the country, and their location usually depends on local factors, which include drainage, topography and surface materials.

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