Tag:wetland=fen

wetland=fen
Description
Groundwater-fed peatforming wetland covered by mosses, grasses, sedges, reeds, and wildflowers Edit or translate this description.
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Group: Natural
Used on these elements
should not be used on nodesshould not be used on waysmay be used on areasmay be used on relations
Requires
Useful combination
Status: in use

A fen is a groundwater-fed peatforming wetland covered by mosses, grasses, sedges, reeds, and wildflowers.  Fens do not grow much above the groundwater level.

How to map

Draw the outline area of the area and tag it with natural=wetland + wetland=fen.

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