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o Invasive trees – Trees listed in one of the three invasive Categories according to
CARA. These species include Populus species, Eucalyptus species, Acacia mearnsii
and Pinus species.
o Invasives – Including the invasive trees as defined above, and/or herbaceaous
invasives, such as Cirsium vulgare.
o Weeds – Weeds are species not included in one of the three invasive categories in
CARA, but include alien species and a few indigenous species that are a nuisance in
disturbed areas.
The general description of the dominant vegetation gives an indication of the vegetation
structure in the wetland. The vegetation in the wetland often occurs in diverse communities
within the wetland. The vegetation structure within the wetland may therefore vary over
distance.
Figure 19. Attributes in the wetland database
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