Indicator V 2.2: Forested Wetland - Extent

Forested Wetland Extent This layer is one of the South Atlantic LCC indicators in the forested wetland ecosystem. It captures the overall acres of existing forested wetlands present in the South Atlantic geography. Reason for Selection Overall acreage of existing forested wetlands provides an indicator of whether forested wetlands being inundated by sea level rise are being replaced or restored somewhere else. It is also well monitored and resonates with a diversity of audiences. Since the area occupied by forested wetland shifts over time due to land use change, this extent indicator complements the forested wetland ecosystem map. The ecosystem map attempts to include other potential sites for forested wetland, including areas [...]