Law-ref.org Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat
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... For the purpose of this Convention wetlands are areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six metres. ...
... For the purpose of this Convention waterfowl are birds ecologically dependent on wetlands. ...


... This Convention may be amended at a meeting of the Contracting Parties convened for that purpose in accordance with this article. ...