A wetland is an area of land that is covered by water for part or all of the year. Specifically, wetlands are the result of the interaction between three main components: hydrology, biology and soils.
Types of Wetlands in Tennessee
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Grant to Restore 5,400 Acres of Cumberland Plateau Habitat
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