Comment:

Components identified in the calculation tool include: Tidal proximity, Calcareous region, Unvegetated surface in the contributing area, Growing degree days, Wetland type, Wetland types adjacent or subordinate, Woody height & form diversity, Height class interspersion, Downed wood, N fixers, % bare ground and thatch, Ground irregularity, Dominance of most abundant herbaceous species, % of AA without surface water, % of AA with persistent surface water, % of AA that is flooded only seasonally, Annual water fluctuation range, predominant depth class, Depth classes - evenness of proportions, % of water that is ponded, % of ponded water that is open, Interspersion of emergents and open water, Non-vegetated aquatic cover, Throughflow resistance, TDS and/or conductivity, Groundater strenght of evidence, Vegetated buffer as % of perimeter, Type of groundcover, Aberrant timing of water inputs, Excessive sediment loading from contributing area, Soil or sediment alteration within the assessment area. Benefit indicators scores for Fish hab, resident fish habitat, Amphibian habitat, feeding waterbird habitat, Nesting waterbird habitat, Songbird, raptor, & mammal habitat.