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Biological diversity

Definition(s)

The total areas of land or water that a migratory species inhabits, stays in temporarily, crosses or overflies at any time on its normal migration route. (Source: CMS, Art. 1f) In agriculture related legislation it also referes to provisions on cattle trails and transhumance ways (right of grazing). (Source: FAOLEX)

Hierarchy

Narrower: range state
Related terms:
pathway
migratory route
flyway
range
migration route
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