Introduction to Wetland Determination - 2025

Hydrophytic Vegetation

• SCORM packageHydrophytic Vegetation (1.5 hours)

  In this lesson, you’ll gain a clear understanding of wetlands, including key definitions and concepts related to hydrophytic plants and their indicators. You’ll explore the unique adaptation characteristics of hydrophytic plants, examining their morphological, physiological, and reproductive traits. Additionally, you'll learn how to identify reliable sources for classifying hydrophytic plants and the challenges that may arise during classification. By the end, you’ll be equipped to complete the hydrophytic vegetation section of the Wetland Determination Form, using vegetation effectively to help identify the presence or absence of wetlands.
• SCORM packageIntroduction to Wetland Plant Identification (45 mins)

  This training will go over the importance of accurate plant identification, some best practices for identifying plants, and the many plant identification resources available for use.
• SCORM packageIdentification of Common Wetland Trees of Pennsylvania (1 Hour)

  This training will go over tree identification tips, basic terminology for tree identification and how to identify the 17 tree species commonly found in Pennsylvania’s wetlands.
• SCORM packageIdentification of Common Wetland Shrubs, Saplings and Woody Vines of Pennsylvania (1 hour)

  This training will go over basic woody vine, sapling and shrub identification tips, basic terminology and how to identify the 20 species commonly found in Pennsylvania’s wetlands.
  

• SCORM packageWetland Determination - Hydrophytic Vegetation Exercise - Optional

  This is the exercise present in the Hydrophytic Vegetation training. If you don't require the training but would like refresher in how to do the dominance test this is the exercise for you!