Wetlands
Saturated Plains of Water and grass
What is a wetland.
Wetlands are the link between land and water, and are some of the most productive ecosystems in the world. Some common names for different types of wetlands are swamp, marsh and bog. Depending on the type of wetland, it may be filled mostly with trees, grasses, shrubs or moss. To be called a wetland, an area must be filled or soaked with water at least part of the year. Some wetlands are actually dry at certain times of the year. Wetlands have many important functions that benefit people and animals, for example they provide home for many wildlife species and plants, collect and hold flood waters and absorb wind and tidal forces.
Wetlands are the link between land and water, and are some of the most productive ecosystems in the world. Some common names for different types of wetlands are swamp, marsh and bog. Depending on the type of wetland, it may be filled mostly with trees, grasses, shrubs or moss. To be called a wetland, an area must be filled or soaked with water at least part of the year. Some wetlands are actually dry at certain times of the year. Wetlands have many important functions that benefit people and animals, for example they provide home for many wildlife species and plants, collect and hold flood waters and absorb wind and tidal forces.