The conversion of energy from sunlight into chemical energy by plants through photosynthesis to produce new biomass
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The total mass of living matter in an environmental area. This organic matter can also be used as fuel
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The process in which green plants and certain other organisms by which glucose is synthesized from CO2 and H2O, using light energy as a source; O2 is usually released as a by-product
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The continuous cycling through an ecosystem of minerals, compounds or elements that promote biological growth and development
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Production of a biological resource under management procedures which ensure replacement of the part harvested by regrowth or reproduction before another harvest
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A wetland of international importance, designated so under a convention.
