WETLANDS

4. day International event raising awareness about the value of wetlands and the need for their conservation
6. Wetland characterized by soft, wet ground and tall grasses
7. Person dedicated to protecting and preserving natural resources, including wetlands
10. Returning a degraded ecosystem to its original state or improving its ecological function
12. Natural environment where a particular species lives and thrives
13. Raising awareness about the importance of wetlands and their conservation
14. Community of living organisms interacting with each other and their environment
17. Variety of plant and animal species in an ecosystem
18. Expansion of cities and towns into natural habitats, including wetlands
19. Contamination of the environment by harmful substances
20. Using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising future generations
21. Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another for feeding or breeding

1. Coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline or brackish water
2. Area of land where water covers the soil, supporting diverse plant and animal life
3. Animals living in their natural habitats, including wetland species
5. loss Destruction or degradation of natural environments, leading to the displacement of species
7. change Long-term alteration of Earth's climate patterns, often attributed to human activities
8. loss Decline in the extent or quality of wetland ecosystems due to human activities
9. Protecting and preserving natural resources and ecosystems
11. Leisure activities undertaken in natural environments, including wetlands
15. development Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
16. Process by which wetlands remove pollutants and impurities from water