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NY 18. Zurich Bog. Acreage: 480 estimated. 



Location: Wayne County; Palmyra 15' Quadrangle; about 1 mile W of Zurich. 



Description: A typical sphagnum bog lying in a poorly drained depression 

 between steep drumlins, this area has been noted for its interesting flora which 

 includes several species of orchids. 



Encroachments: There has been some commercial exploitation of the peat in 

 this bog in the past. 



Ownership: A major portion of the bog is presently owned by the Bergen 

 Swamp Preservation Society. 



Data source: R. H. Goodwin, Box 1445, Connecticut College, New London, 

 Conn. 06320. 



Other knowledgeable persons: Dr. E. T. Boardman, Rochester Museum of Arts 

 and Sciences, 657 East Ave., Rochester, N.Y. 14600. 



