The Importance of Trees for Wetlands
- Susan Mates
- May 28
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 1
A wetland is an ecosystem where land is covered or saturated by water, either permanently or seasonally, including our streams, lakes, marshes and more. They teem with life, even more than you probably imagine, supporting 40% of all plant and animal species on Earth and acting as breeding grounds, nurseries, and stopover points for migratory birds. What do trees have to do with wetlands? Trees are a vital part of healthy wetlands, quietly providing benefits that extend far beyond the edges of the wetland. Here in Washington County, where rivers and seasonal rains shape the landscape, our wetlands’ trees filter the water, shelter wildlife, absorb rain like a sponge, prevent erosion and cool everything.
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