Nitrogen-reduction wetland (Kvælstofvådområde)

A nitrogen-reduction wetland is a wetland intended to reduce nitrogen discharges into fjords and coastal waters.

According to Landbrugsstyrelsen (the Danish Agricultural Agency), nitrogen-reduction wetlands are typically located near the coast and must lie within a sub-catchment where nitrogen reduction measures are needed.

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