Slim cypress trunks and topped-off tupelos signaled that the trees spent more energy on survival than growth. In turn, the region’s wildlife has also suffered, resulting in things like fewer birds.

A rare old-growth cypress tree that is estimated to be about 300 years old in Maurepas Swamp on Friday, February 3, 2023. Most of this region was deforested decades ago.

A few old-growth cypress trees, left, and right, in the Maurepas Swamp on Friday, February 3, 2023. Most of this region was deforested decades ago.

Part of Cypress Island Preserve, Lake Martin offers boat tours, blooming irises, and rare wildlife in one of Louisiana’s most scenic swamp ecosystems.

With large cypress tree forests, vast wetlands, and an abundance of wildlife, this Louisiana natural wonder is a lookalike of ...

The project, which has been on the books for several decades, is taking off thanks to a first-of-its-kind arrangement with a new levee being built in the river parishes. The 18-and-a-half mile ...

In the Atchafalaya Basin—the largest river swamp in the U.S.—ancient cypress trees act as natural barriers against hurricanes and extreme weather.

(via PBS Terra) In the Atchafalaya Basin—the largest river swamp in the U.S.—ancient cypress trees act as natural barriers against hurricanes and extreme weather. Spanning a million acres, these ...

Experience South Louisiana's Incredible Wildlife From the preserve's visitor center near the intersection of Louisiana highways 45 and 3134, guests can wander along any of five maintained walking ...

Today, nonprofit Delaware Wild Lands is restoring the swamp, of which they own over 10,000 acres. The Great Cypress Swamp is critical to air and water quality in Sussex County and surrounding areas.