Why Should we Preserve Wetlands?

Wetlands are transitional zones between terrestrial and aquatic systems, and remain inundated or saturated due to high groundwater or surface water during a part or all through the year. Wetlands in different parts of the world have been used for agriculture because of their natural fertility and water availability. Livelihood, food security, income and nutrition of the people living in and around the wetlands in Asia and Africa are strongly affected by their management. Wetlands are amongst the most environmentally sustainable systems, but produce low yield due to traditional systems of management.