Fenland (Noun)
Meaning
Low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water; "thousands of acres of marshland"; "the fens of eastern England".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The river frequently floods the fenland areas surrounding its banks, creating a haven for wildlife.
- The Great Fen Project in eastern England aims to restore 14 square miles of former fenland to its natural state.
- Wicken Fen, a nature reserve in Cambridgeshire, is one of the most biodiverse areas of fenland in the UK.
- The unique ecosystem of the fenland landscape supports a wide variety of flora and fauna.
- In some parts of the world, reclaimed fenland is now being used for agriculture, which has led to loss of biodiversity.