ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 



The assistance of the following individuals is gratefully acknowledged: 



Pat Gammon, U. S. Geological Survey and M. K. Garrett, Dismal Swamp 

 National Wildlife Refuge for color infrared aerial photographs, free 

 advice, and access to the Dismal Swamp. 



Dr. Lytton J. Musselman, Biological Sciences Dept, Old Dominion 

 University, for aerial photos, expert identification of ferns 

 in the field, access to materials collected by students on projects 

 in Gates County, and companionship in field explorations. 



Leo Snead, who prepared the map of vegetation of Chowan Swamp under 

 supervision of, and with minor assistance from the author. 



Chuck Roe, Julie Moore, Merrill Lynch and Lance Peacock of the 

 North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, for preparation of a 

 workable set of inventory specifications, advice and guidance 

 during the project. 



