23. Management and Preservation Recommendation: 



The natural area offers an excellent opportunity for con- 

 servation of a variety of wetland habitats. The N.C. Natural 

 Heritage Program, should initiate contact with the N.C. Wildlife 

 Resources Commission about the possibility of designating por- 

 tions of the game lands as registered natural areas. Portions 

 of the sweetgum-mixed hardwoods stands and the low pocosin 

 should receive top priority for additional protection because 

 of their superlative natural values. 



Management of the natural area should include controlled 

 burning of portions of the low pocosin area, and restrictions 

 on timber sales in the best preserved, mature hardwood and 

 baldcypress stands. 



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