10 Acres with Partial Wetland

My family is looking at 10 acres in Michigan. The soil is beautiful and a family in the past had a garden plot.

Half the acreage is “freshwater forested shrub wetland.” There’s also a pond. We’re moving from an area that is forest and ravines, so we’re not as familiar with wetland habitats. We’re a bit intimidated by it and worried about flooding.

We plan to plant nothing the first year and go slow to our permaculture planning. What should we consider in this type of ecosystem? What are risks to lookout for before buying this property?