floodplain forest
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floodplain
noun[C]
uk/ˈflʌdˌpleɪn/us/ˈflʌdˌpleɪn/
an area of flat land near a river that is often flooded when the river becomes ...
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forest
noun[C or U]
uk/ˈfɒr.ɪst/us/ˈfɔːr.ɪst/
a large area of land covered with trees and plants, usually larger than a wood, or the trees and ...
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(Definition offloodplainandforestfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Peters et al. (2004) estimated that falling fronds may affect as much as 23% of thefloodplainforest.
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In the dunes, there are upland forest,floodplainforest, and flatwoods forests.
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After cutting outfloodplainforestit was high ability to grown sweet paprika, and also hot pepper.
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While to the north and the east the protected area joins with areas offloodplainforest.
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There is currently no public access to this mosaic of marshes, ponds, fields, andfloodplainforest.
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Flooded areas have significant tracts offloodplainforest.
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Drier areas support oak savanna while wetter areas bearfloodplainforest.
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The fields are being restored tofloodplainforest.
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Thefloodplainforestincludes larger cottonwoods on the highest banks and islands.
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Its mucky areas protect examples of hydric hammock andfloodplainforest.
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In the floodplain forests the inundation phase is followed by a short dry season, when the rainfalls start late.
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As the term is used here, floodplain forests are distinct from swamp forests on the criterion of drainage.
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The abundance of dead trees and stumps scattered about are reminders of the richfloodplainforestthat once covered the area before the lake was formed.
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Thefloodplainforestincludes willow and cottonwood.
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It grows in a variety of habitats including mesic upland forests, well drained floodplain forests, seepage swamp hummocks, and rocky woodlands.
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Southern coastal plain blackwater river floodplain forests grow along streams.
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It is found within 27 forest fragments along a 60 km stretch of floodplain forests.
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The park is characterised by dense forests mized with wetlands, floodplain forests and lagoons.
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A variety of wetland types, including wet prairie, marshes and northern floodplain forests occurred along larger rivers.
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These past river conditions created a haven for wildlife, which included vast floodplain forests of giant trees, marshes, and even wet prairies.
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