Table 6 Number of included wetlands by wetland type
Wetland type | Description | n |
|---|---|---|
Free water surface | Wetland with visible water flowing horizontally | 163 |
Horizontal subsurface flow | Wetland where water flows horizontally below the soil/substrate surface | 17 |
Vertical subsurface down | Wetland where water flows vertically downwards through a soil/substrate | 9 |
Combined horizontal | FWS wetland combined with other units such as sedimentation pond or overflow unit | 8 |
Riparian | Any wetland at the interface between land and a river or stream | 5 |
Vertical subsurface up | Wetland where water flows vertically upwards through a soil/substrate | 1 |