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

Bottomlands are deciduous forested wetlands found along rivers and streams, typically in broad floodplains, often within the 100-year floodplain.

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

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

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