The Nile Headwaters: Wetlands and Catchments in Highland Ethiopia

Wood, A.; Hailu, A.; Dixon, Alan

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Wood, A., Hailu, A. and Dixon, Alan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9898-0806 (2010) The Nile Headwaters: Wetlands and Catchments in Highland Ethiopia. In: Integrated Watershed Management. Springer, Dordrecht, pp. 89-98. ISBN Print ISBN 978-90-481-3768-8: Online ISBN 978-90-481-3769-5

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Headwater wetlands are critical elements in the hydrological system. They help moderate stream flow, recharge groundwater resources and create microclimates (Table 1). These functions are particularly important in tropical areas with seasonal rainfall as they help extend the availability of water.

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G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > G Geography (General)
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GB Physical geography
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GF Human ecology. Anthropogeography

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