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They act as buffers, absorbing the energy of floods and protecting surrounding areas.

Restoring or managing bottomland requires understanding that hydrology is the driving force. Restoration/Reforestation Steps A Guide to Bottomland Hardwood Restoration bottomland

Bottomlands are deciduous forested wetlands found along rivers and streams, typically in broad floodplains, often within the 100-year floodplain. They act as buffers, absorbing the energy of

Driven by natural disturbances such as floods that create high biodiversity, requiring specialized management. 2. Ecology and Benefits They act as buffers

They are characterized by periodic flooding—usually in winter or spring—but are generally dry during the growing season.

These forests act as filters, reducing sediment and absorbing nutrients/pollutants.

They possess rich, fertile sediments with high water-holding capacity. 3. Management and Restoration Strategies