Wetlands
Wetlands are areas of land that are covered by water all or part of the year. Throughout history, people have considered wetlands to be land that was wasted and could be put to better use. For this reason, from the time of the Romans, wetlands have been drained and filled so that the land could be used for human activity. Wetlands have been converted into farmland, city neighborhoods,industrial facilities, or garbage dumps. However, in recent years, scientists,environmentalists, and even politicians have begun to realize that wetlands are a valuable part of the environment, as well as a valuable resource for humans.