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 Fixes # <!-- you may add issues here to automatically close them -->
 
-1. [ ] Tests covering your feature were added?
-2. [ ] Any new feature or behavior change was documented?
+1. [ ] Feature description was added to the [changelog](https://github.com/ufz/ogs/wiki/Release-notes-6.2.1)
+2. [ ] Tests covering your feature were added?
+3. [ ] Any new feature or behavior change was documented?