Wetland Ecology and Conservation Strategies
Abstract
Emily Foster
Wetlands are among the most productive and biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth, serving as critical habitats for numerous plant and animal species. They provide essential ecosystem services, including water purification, flood control, carbon sequestration, nutrient cycling and climate regulation. Wetland ecology focuses on understanding the structure, functions and ecological processes of wetland environments, while conservation strategies aim to protect, restore and sustainably manage these valuable ecosystems. With increasing threats from urbanization, pollution, climate change and land conversion, effective wetland conservation has become a global environmental priority.