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Term | Assimilative capacity |
Definition | Refers to the ability of a body of water to cleanse itself; its capacity to absorb or support external agents without suffering deterioration, affecting its own regeneration, and/or significantly reducing its ecological functions. |
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Topic | Biodiversity, Forest resources, Environmental management, Environmental education, Protected areas, Resources coastal / marine, Legal and Institutional, Soil and water |
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