Ecological role of hydrology of swamps

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HIDROLOGIY
A
ECOLOGICAL ROLE
OF HYDROLOGY OF
SWAMPS
Ə H M Ə D O V ELŞAD
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LEYLA
KƏRIMOVA

2.

PLAN
• 1. General information about swamps
• 2. Formation and main types of swamps
• 3. Hydrology of swamps
• 4. Water balance and hydrological regime
• 5. The role of swamps in protecting water resources
• 6. Ecological importance of wetlands
• 7. Role of wetlands in biodiversity conservation
• 8. Problems of pollution and drainage of swamps
• 9. Protection and restoration of swamps
• 10. Conclusion and used resources

3.

General information about
swamps
General information about swampsSwamps are natural ecosystems in which the Earth's
surface is saturated with water for a long time, in the soil of which excessive moisture is
observed. In these areas, the accumulation of water in the soil and poor drainage conditions
allow the development of special vegetation and various living beings
Swamps perform important hydrological and ecological
functions in nature. They participate in the circulation of
water, are able to reduce the impact of floods, retain
some pollutants and accumulate part of the carbon in the
atmosphere in the soil.
Swamps are closely related to the regime of lakes, rivers
and groundwater. Therefore, their condition affects the
water resources and ecological balance of the
surrounding areas.

4.

Formation and main types of swamps
Formation and main types of swampsSwamps arise in different natural
conditions. The main causes of occurrence include the close location of
groundwater to the surface, an excess of precipitation, flooding of Rivers,
low relief, and poor filtration of water through the soil.
1. Low swamps. It is formed mainly due to
groundwater and mineral-rich surface
water. In such areas, nutrients favorable
for the development of plants may be
present.
2. High swamps. It feeds mainly on
atmospheric precipitation. They usually
have an environment that is high in
acidity and relatively low in nutrients.
3. Transitional swamps. It carries
intermediate characteristics between low
and high swamps. Both precipitation and
groundwater can take part in providing
them with water and mineral substances.

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HYDROLOGY OF SWAMPS
T H E H Y D R O LO G Y O F SWA M P S
S T U D I E S T H E M O V E M E N T O F WAT E R ,
ITS LEVEL AND THE CHANGE IN
WAT E R R E S O U R C E S . T H E M A I N WAT E R
S O U R C E S O F T H E SWA M P S A R E
P R E C I P I TAT I O N , G R O U N D WAT E R A N D
R I V E R F LO O D S . PA R T O F T H E WAT E R
E VA P O R AT E S , A N D T H E O T H E R PA R T
S E E P S I N TO T H E S O I L O R F LO W S
THROUGH THE AREA.

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Water balance and hydrological regime
T H E WAT E R B A L A N C E O F A SWA M P I S T H E
R E L AT I O N S H I P B E T W E E N T H E A M O U N T O F
WAT E R T H AT E N T E R S A N D E X I T S . T H E
WAT E R B A L A N C E I S I N F L U E N C E D B Y
P R E C I P I TAT I O N , S U R FA C E A N D
G R O U N D WAT E R , E VA P O R AT I O N A N D WAT E R
F I LT R AT I O N . D U R I N G R A I N Y P E R I O D S , T H E
WAT E R L E V E L R I S E S , A N D D U R I N G
D R O U G H T I T D E C R E A S E S . T H E N AT U R A L
WAT E R R E G I M E I S I M P O R TA N T FO R T H E
E CO LO G I C A L S TA B I L I T Y O F T H E SWA M P.

7.

THE ROLE OF
SWAMPS IN
PROTECTING
WATER
RESOURCES
S w a m p s c a n re d u c e t h e i m p a c t
o f f l o o d s b y re t a i n i n g w a t e r i n
t h e i r a re a . T h e i r s o i l a n d
vegetation weaken the
movement of water, helping to
t ra p s o m e p o l l u t a n t s . T h u s ,
swamps play an important
ro l e i n p ro t e c t i n g w a t e r
re s o u rc e s .

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Ecological importance of wetlands
BATAQLIQLARIN EKOLOJI ƏHƏMIYYƏTI
Swamps are habitat for many species of plants and animals. It is
considered a feeding and resting area, especially for migratory
birds.In addition, swamps accumulate carbon in the soil, affecting the
local climate and ensuring the continuity of food chains

9.

PROTECTION
AND
RESTORATION
OF SWAMPS
DRAINAGE OF SWAMPS, POLLUTION
AND EXCESSIVE USE OF WATER
RESOURCES WORSEN THEIR
ECOLOGICAL SITUATION.
THE FOLLOWING MEASURES ARE
IMPORTANT FOR PROTECTION:
• Maintaining the natural water regime;
• Protection of habitats of rare
• species;
Restoration of degraded
• swamps;
Conducting environmental monitoring.

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CONCLUSION AND USED
RESOURCES
The result
Wetlands are important
ecosystems for the
conservation of Water
Resources, flood regulation
and biodiversity
maintenance. Their
protection is important in
terms of environmental
sustainability and
maintaining ecological
balance.
USED
RESOURCES
• Ramsar Convention on
Wetlands /
• United Nations Environment
Programme
• U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency
• Mitsch, W. J., Gosselink, J. G.
Wetlands. Wiley.
• Millennium Ecosystem
Assessment. Ecosystems and
Human Well-being:
Wetlands and Water
Synthesis, 2005.