HABITATS

Wetland Habitat

Wetlands are one of the most important natural resources on earth. They provide sustainable livelihoods for people, support a stunning variety of wildlife, and form part of a healthy and functional landscape. Wetland habitats can provide us with many benefits because they help to recharge underground water supplies, filter out pollution and buffer the extremes associated with climate change. RSPB wetland site at Fairburn Ings is the ideal place for adults and children to find out more about wildlife and wetlands.

Wetlands are often adjacent to watercourses and form part of the floodplain of a river. They can be permanently filled with water or remain boggy once waters have receded.


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