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DE 1. Cypress Swamp. Acreage: 8000. 



Location: Sussex County; Whaleysville and Millsboro quadrangles; 6 miles S of 

 Millsboro; reached via U.S. 1 1 3 and Rt. 4 1 7. 



Description: An extensive wetland which is part of the Great Pocomoke Swamp, 

 most of which lies in Maryland (see Pocomoke River and Swamp). Many years 

 ago bald cypress and southern white cedar forest covered this area. Now only a 

 few stands remain. 



References: Delaware Conservationist, winter 1963; A Guide to Delaware's Natu- 

 ral Environment, winter 1969. 



Encroachments: Much of the forested land bordering the cypress stands is being 

 rapidly cut, drained, and converted to agriculture. 



Ownership: Delaware Wildlands, Inc., and private. 



Data source: Mrs. Elizabeth T. Caulk, Delaware Game and Fish Commission, 

 North St., Dover, Del. 19901. 



Other knowledgeable persons: Edmund H. Harvey, President, Delaware Wil- 

 dlands, Inc., 1014 Washington St., Wilmington, Del. 19800. 



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