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

Bottomland hardwoods are critical ecosystems known for high productivity and biodiversity. bottomland

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

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

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