Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil or is present near the surface all year, including during the growing season. The prolonged presence of water creates conditions that favor specially adapted plants and animal communities. Wetlands play a critical role in natural cycles by purifying water, supporting biodiversity, providing flood protection and food, and helping to fight climate change.

1. WETL
ANDS

2. WHAT ARE
WETLANDS?
 Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil, or
is present either at or near the surface of the soil
all year, including during the growing season.
 Water saturation (hydrology) largely determines
how the soil develops and the types of plant and
animal communities living in and on the soil.
 The prolonged presence of water creates
conditions that favor the growth of specially
adapted plants

3. TYPES OF WETLANDS
Coastal/Tidal
Wetlands
Inland/Non-
tidal
Wetlands

4.  Wetlands play a critical role in
maintaining many natural cycles and
supporting a wide range of biodiversity.
 They purify and replenish our water, and
provide the fish and rice that feed
billions.
 They serve as a natural sponge against
flooding and drought, protect our
coastlines and help fight climate change.