Dominated by woody shrubs like Buttonbush or Smooth Alder.
Historically viewed as useless wastelands to be drained for agriculture, swamps are now recognized as critical to environmental health. Dominated by woody shrubs like Buttonbush or Smooth Alder
Depending on their location, swamps can contain fresh water (often found inland along rivers or lakes), brackish water, or saltwater (found along tropical and subtropical coastlines). and Atlantic White Cedar.
A swamp is a forested wetland characterized by poorly drained, mineral-rich soils and a dominant presence of woody plants, specifically trees and shrubs. Often acting as "transition zones" between terrestrial and aquatic environments, swamps are vital ecosystems found on every continent except Antarctica. Core Characteristics and Classification Dominated by woody shrubs like Buttonbush or Smooth Alder
Dominated by tall trees such as Cypress, Tupelo, and Atlantic White Cedar.