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Do geographically isolated wetlands influence landscape functions?

Matthew J Cohen¹, Irena F Creed², Laurie Alexander³

¹School of Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611; mjc@ufl.edu.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

|February 10, 2016

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Geographically isolated wetlands (GIWs) are vital for landscape functions like water quality and biodiversity. Conserving their unique connectivity is crucial for ecosystem health, despite weak legal protections.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Ecology
Hydrology
Conservation Science

Background:

Geographically isolated wetlands (GIWs) are prevalent in North America and crucial for landscape functions.
They contribute significantly to wetland edges and create habitat heterogeneity.
Despite their importance, GIWs face inadequate legal protection and are frequently lost.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the critical role of Geographically isolated wetlands (GIWs) in maintaining landscape functions.
To emphasize the importance of conserving the full spectrum of wetland connectivity, including GIWs.
To advocate for stronger legal protections for GIWs.

Main Methods:

Analysis of wetland geography.
Synthesis of existing research on wetland functions and connectivity.

Main Results:

GIWs provide essential landscape functions, including flow generation, nutrient/sediment retention, and biodiversity support.
Despite lacking persistent surface connections, GIWs exhibit hydrological, biogeochemical, and biological exchanges with other water bodies.
Weaker hydrologic and biological connectivity in GIWs can enhance specific ecological functions.

Conclusions:

Conserving the entire continuum of wetland connectivity, including Geographically isolated wetlands (GIWs), is essential for sustaining landscape functions.
GIWs are critical components of landscape habitat mosaics, supporting numerous species.
Urgent conservation efforts and legal protections are needed for GIWs to prevent further loss and maintain ecosystem services.