Wetlands are among the richest ecosystems on Earth David Stubbs / Aurora Photos
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MIRED in difficulties, in a slough of despair, bogged down or simply just plain swamped, wetlands tend to conjure negative visions. Often regarded as the last refuge of the desperate, a place of outlaws and outcasts, historically they have had few fans. The name of Virginia’s Great Dismal Swamp (one of North America’s biggest wetlands) isn’t exactly one you would pick for a place…
