The Natural Heritage Program is most pleased to have 

 had this opportunity to conduct this project for the 

 Office of Coastal Management. The inventory has revealed 

 a number of natural areas that possess natural elements 

 of statewide or regional priority and are important parts 

 of North Carolina's natural diversity. Most of the 

 identified sites were previously unknown and undocumented 

 by the state's scientific community. The Natural Heritage 

 Program hopes that these areas will be protected for the 

 benefits of present and future generations of North 

 Carolinians and for the preservation of the state's truly 

 exceptional natural heritage. 



Charles E. Roe, Coordinator 

 N.C. Natural Heritage Program 

 November 17, 1982 



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