The
environment is, for many, becoming a growing concern. It is no secret that
action needs to be taken to help the welfare of our planet as well as
protecting the abundant yet delicate ecosystems that populate it. From
individually reducing plastic waste to protesting for more governmental action
- there is a myriad of ways you can help the planet.
But, have
you thought about ecological wetlands, and raising money for them to be
created? Below, we have put together a mini guide to ecological wetlands, helping
you learn more about conservation efforts in the UK.
What is an
ecological wetland?
An
ecological wetland is a critical part of our natural environment. Generally
speaking, they are areas of land where water covers the soil. This can be
anything from swamps, marshes, lakes, coral reefs, fens, mudflats, peatlands
and many more.
Wetlands can
occur naturally, or they can be artificially made. They are areas of great
beauty, attracting visitors looking to learn about their benefits.
Wetlands are
abundant in almost every country in the world, their individual characteristics
are also extremely unique. This is due to the countries topography, hydrology,
vegetation and human involvement.
Why are they important?
Wetlands are
vitally important to protect naturally occurring ecosystems, including
vegetation and animals. Furthermore, they are also important in the
conservation of shores, reducing the impact of floods, and absorbing the
pollutants that modern everyday life creates.
Wetlands are
considered one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems, and it is
imperative that we protect them and create more. Some examples of flora and
fauna that populate wetlands around the world are underwater flowers, fish,
frogs, alligators, crocodiles, turtles, waterfowl, beavers, voles, bats,
platypuses, moose, swamp rabbits and millions of different insects. Plus,
wetlands have different types of algae and submerged wetland vegetation like seagrass
- these are not only a vital food source for the animals that live there but
they also filter and absorb C02 emissions.
Plus,
wetlands are beneficial to a variety of market sectors like the fishing
industry. Marine life and fish nurseries can responsibly thrive in these
environments, especially if the company has sustainable methods in place.
How are they constructed?
As mentioned
above, ecological wetlands can be constructed both through natural and
artificial means. Wetland restoration and creation must be performed on a site
that has the right harmony of ecological elements already in place for a
wetland to be sustained. Hydrology and topography have to be thoroughly
investigated by professionals, then plants and vegetation must be selected - which
in turn helps encourage certain wildlife. Man-made wetlands are complex to
achieve, but that does not mean that they should be rejected altogether as a
potential help to environmental concerns.
Here at
Graham
Churchill Plant Ltd,
we offer complete land reclamation
services, restoring it to its former self. Our land reclamation services
include creating ecological wetlands, and we always continually make sure we do
our bit to help the environment as we operate waste management and recycling
services too! To find out more about us and our services,
simply contact us today.
