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Berm
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conservancy


An organization dedication to the protection of the environment and its resources.
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conservation easement


A voluntary legal agreement between a land conservancy organization like Chikaming Open Lands and a private landowner that permanently preserves the natural features or agricultural soils of the land.
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Ecosystem


A system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms within their environment.
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Fen


A lowland covered or partially covered with water; also known as a marsh.
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Nature Preserve


A tract of land that is set aside and protected to preserve native plant and animal habitat.
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prescribed burn


A highly controlled burning of vegetation in a natural area, which controls invasive, non-native plant species and encourages native regrowth.
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Stewardship


The conservation, maintenance and restoration of land.
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Unrestricted gift


Donations to an organization that are applied to the areas of greatest need as determined by that organization.
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Wetlands


Lands with a wet, spongy soil, like a marsh.
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