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Permanent wetlands
TF1.3 Permanent
Layer representing the extension in the Amazon of the functional ecosystem of permanent swamps.
These are freshwater aquatic ecosystems that remain flooded throughout the year, acting as natural sinks for water and nutrients. They are critical habitats for a wide range of aquatic species, including migratory birds, amphibians and fish. These ecosystems perform essential functions such as flood mitigation, carbon storage and water filtration. However, human activities such as drainage or water diversion have severely affected biodiversity and the ability of these ecosystems to sustain their key functions.
This layer represents one of the functional ecosystems in the Amazon region, identified by an occurrence number that reflects the variants of the ecosystem within a specific area: occurrence 1 represents a pristine ecosystem, and occurrence 2 represents different variants of this ecosystem modified or altered by human activities. Each ecosystem is described in detail in (DESCRIP), which includes key characteristics such as vegetation structure, biodiversity, level of human influence, and prevailing environmental conditions. The ecological realm or realm to which the ecosystem belongs is specified in the (Realm) field: its associated biome is indicated in (Biome) by categorizing it according to broad climatic and geographic characteristics. The ecosystem's functional group is described in (FunctionGr), and is uniquely identified by a standard code (code, e.g., "T1.1 Tropical-Subtropical lowland rainforests"). Finally, the (URL) field is a link to the Global Ecosystems website, where additional information such as maps and detailed documentation of the corresponding functional ecosystem can be accessed.
Functional ecosystems, developed as part of the Global Ecosystem Typology framework published by IUCN in 2020, represent a global approach to classifying ecosystems according to their key ecological processes, functions and dynamics. This typology is crucial for understanding how ecosystems support biodiversity and ecosystem services. In addition, its data are fundamental for promoting sustainable development and guiding the management of natural areas at the local level, providing a scientific basis for conservation, ecological restoration and land-use planning that benefits both human communities and biodiversity.
Own compilation AmazoniaForever360+, 2023-2024 from an adaptation of Global Ecosystem Typology data available for download as Geojson and .tif models. Descriptions were simplified and polygon detail was reduced for better visualization.
More information in:
https://global-ecosystems.org/
https://global-ecosystems.org/page/typology
Description, further reading:
https://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/2020-037-En.pdf