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Environmental monitoring

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_monitoring)

Environmental monitoring describes the processes and activities that need to take place to characterise and monitor the quality of the environment. Environmental monitoring is used in the preparation of environmental impact assessments, as well as in many circumstances in which human activities carry a risk of harmful effects on the natural environment. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Environmental management
Monitoring
N/AEnvironmental impact assessment
Environmental monitoring facilities
Environmental surveys
Pollution

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Approved Date
06-Nov-2013

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