Bottomland Hardwoods

Many times, bottomland hardwood systems can be identified by the presence of:
1. Dead trees
2. Floating leaves
3. Fluted or flaring trunks, and the presence of knees, or aerial roots.
4. Oak-dominated forests
What is special about Louisiana’s Atchafalaya River Basin?
1. It contains historic artifacts.
2. It is the third largest continuous wetland area in the US.
3. Its waters recharge of the Ogallala Aquifer.
What types of trees would you expect to find in a bottomland hardwood wetland?
1. tulip poplar
2. bald cypress
3. tupelo
4. sourwood
5. white oak
6. black gum
Bottomland Hardwoods serve a critical role in the watershed by reducing the risk and severity of flooding downstream. How do these wetlands improve water quality?
1. Filters nutrients, processes organic wastes, and reduces sediment.
2. Adds carbon to the water supply.
3. Bottomland tree species purify water.
The loss of bottomland wetlands is primarily due to:
1. Draining for agriculture and construction of flood control structures.
2. Global warming.
3. Draining for urban development.