What are the benefits of swamps?

Swamp is an area of ​​land that has increased moisture. Swamps play an important role for many representatives of the animal world. In addition to the fact that it is the home of some fish, lichens, as well as insects, the swamp is also a place where birds nest, where they breed their offspring, where they winter and live. It can also be a pest shelter for some animals. Maintains the water level of nearby large reservoirs, and many rivers originate from swamps. Some marsh plants are important for medicine, as medicines are made from them.