Freshwater Forested Wetland, Pamunkey River, Virginia
By Climate Research and Development Program
September 2014 (approx.)
![tidal freshwater forest transitioning to brackish marsh](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/TFF_PamunkeyVA.jpg?itok=vwz0iEZ8)
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