Glossary of Terms
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Glossary of terms
There are currently 11 terms in this directory beginning with the letter P.
P
Pancake Ice
Early stages of sea ice formation, when the slush begins to coalesce into disk-shaped pieces of ice.
Peat
Peat is the surface organic layer of a soil that consists of partially decomposed organic matter, derived mostly from plant material.
Peatland
Peatlands are wetlands in which conditions prevent plant material from fully decomposing. More organic matter is being created than is decomposing, which creates an accumulation of peat.
Periodic Review
Complete review of an approved plan including its regional and sub-regional components. Such a review is completed periodically to ensure the plan is current.
Plan Amendment
Changes to plans after approval. These will require review by NMRPC to accept, reject, or amend, then send to Federal and Territorial Ministers for review and approval.
Planning Partner
A person or group interested in participating in the land-use planning process, impact review process, or both. For added clarity this includes:
Polynya
Opening of seawater surrounded by ice. More common when the ice melts during the summer season.