AAAS Science and Human Rights ProgramAAASScience and Human Rights Program

Resource View Options

 

Environment and Human Rights Resources
   

Swamp

Type of wetland dominated by woody vegetation but without appreciable peat deposits. Swamps may be fresh or salt water and tidal or non-tidal. (See: wetlands.)

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Terms of Environment

   
AAAS Science and Human Rights Program
Copyright 2002