Swamp forest

Appearance

Rain, rivers, and groundwater are all sources of water, whereas rain is the only source of water for peat swamp forests. The hue of the water in the freshwater swamp forest is typically an indication of the quantities of plant materials present in the water and soil. Contrary to ombrotrophic swamp forests, which only absorb nutrients from rain, freshwater swamp forest soils are relatively nutrient-rich. In freshwater swamp forests, rain and changes in the water table result in the deposition of nutrients and alluvial soils. The nutrient-rich soils may support wetland rice farming and oil palm plantations.