Freshwater Forested Wetland, Pamunkey River, Virginia
By Climate Research and Development Program
September 2014 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Tidal freshwater forest transitioning to brackish marsh along the Pamunkey River, Virginia, as low-level salinization kills trees (forming ‘ghost forest’) that are replaced with marsh plants.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Credit: Greg Noe, USGS