13. Site Significance Summary: 



(1) The site is an excellent example of southern maritime forest, 

 with a number of old growth live oaks ( ^uercus virginiana ) , 

 and contains the best known stand of cabbage palmetto ( Sabal 

 palmetto ) , a threatened species within the state, and at the 

 northern end of its range on Smith Island. 



14, N. C. Natural Heritage Program Priority Rating: 

 High priority. 



