22. Threats: 



At the present time there is no threat to the natural 

 area. It is identified as a Research Natural Area and 

 managed in its natural state for scientific research. 



23. Management and Preservation Recommendation: 



Refuge personnel should continue to protect the site 

 in its natural state. Natural succession within the forest 

 should be allowed to continue and scientific research activ- 

 ities should be encouraged. 



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