The diverse uses and values of cattails make them a valuable crop that can be harvested sustainably and utilized for food, medicine, crafts, environmental remediation, and wildlife conservation.

By participating in mutualistic relationships, attracting insects, competing with other plants, contributing to nutrient cycling, and engineering their habitat, cattails play a significant role in the functioning and biodiversity of peatland environments.

Cattails ability to absorb and retain water, filter pollutants, stabilize water levels, prevent soil erosion, and contribute to the hydrological cycle highlight the significance of cattails in hydrological processes within peatland environments.