Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center

Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States

Modifiers


To fully describe wetlands and deepwater habitats, one must apply certain Modifiers at the Class level and at lower levels in the classification hierarchy. The Modifiers described were adapted from existing classifications or were developed specifically for this system.
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