13. Site Significance Summary: 



(1) The site represents the most extensive high quality longleaf 

 pine C Pinus palustris ) savannah over a Haplaquod soil known 

 in the region, 



(2 J Three species of special concern were noted at the site: 



(a) Witch-alder ( Fothergilla gardenii ) is present among the 

 savannah shrub species. 



(b) Red-cockaded Woodpeckers ( Picoides borealis ) were noted at 

 the site, although no cavity trees were located; this 

 species is on the federal list of endangered species. 



(c) Bachman's Sparrow , ( Aimophila aestivalis ) , a threatened 

 species within the state, was present at the site. 



(5) An extremely large population of yellow star-grass ( Hypoxis 

 juncea ) , am infrequent savannah species within the state, 

 occurs at this site. 



1^. N, C. Natural Heritage Program Priority Rating: 

 High priority. 



