Instead, destruction of the site resulted more from ignorance of its sig- 

 nificance, rather than necessity or intent to disturb the bog site. 



Spring Creek Pond 



The longleaf pine ( Pinus palustris )/Hixed oaks ( Quercus spp.) com- 

 munity which surrounds Spring Creek Pond is one of the best, if not the 

 best, example of undisturbed Coastal Scrub Forest (see Introduction, 

 Table 1) occurring within the county. When considered in conjunction 

 with the merits of the pond community itself, this fact greatly increases 

 the significance of the site as a natural — and research — area. 



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