North Carolina wetland forest with unique plants, rare animals gets protection

It’s small in size, but officials pointed out that conservation values of the property are significant. It lies within the larger Rocky Point Marl Forest Significant Natural Heritage Area and is considered an “exceptionally ecologically significant site” by the NC Natural Heritage Program.

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