22. Threats: 



The entire north shore bald cypress stand is protected as 

 a state park natural area. There are no known threats to its 

 natural integrity. The south shore marshes are protected as 

 part of the state park but are not recognized as an outstanding 

 natural area at the present time. Increasing development of 

 the south shore for second-home development could adversely 

 affect the marshes by increasing human activity in the area; 

 i.e. , swimming and wading uses and possible trampling of the 

 vegetation. 



23. Management and Preservation Recommendation: 



Current recognition of the north shore cypress stand as a 

 state natural area subject to state park regulations seems suf- 

 ficient to protect the natural integrity of the site. The south 

 shore marshes need to be recognized as a unique natural area and 

 periodically patrolled by park personnel to insure that human 

 activities are kept at a minimum. Designation of this area as 

 a state registered natural area would focus additional attention 

 on the site and help insure its protection. The area should also 

 be included in the N.C. Natural Heritage Program's Registry of 

 Natural Heritage Areas. 



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