Understanding patterns of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning of forested wetlands in Atlantic Canada: implications for conservation

Abstract

Herein we present a selection of papers highlighting the importance of forested wetlands in Atlantic Canada. This special issue is a product of a research program on forested wetlands conducted from 2016 to 2019 and funded in part by the Atlantic Ecosystems Initiative of Environment and Climate Change Canada, Government of Canada. Although forested wetlands in Atlantic Canada have been relatively understudied, the little research available suggests these are bio-diverse ecosystems supporting rare species.