18. Uses of natural area: Present use is as wildlife habitat for 

 black bear and other species, and as a natural area for preservation 

 of high quality plant community containing Stewartia malacodendron , 

 Listera australis , and mature beech forest. 



A tiny cabin on the island closest to the road may have been 

 used as a hunting camp in the past. The islands were undoubtedly 

 used as temporary bases during past logging operations. 



19. Uses of surrounding land; 



100 % 



a. Wildland 



b. Agricultural 



c. High-intensity forestry 



% 



d. Developed % 



20. Preservation status: 



Cat. 



*% 



♦Description of Preservation status 



1 



100% 



National Wildlife Refuge. Area 







registered as a North Carolina Natural 

 Heritage Area. 















21. Regulatory protections in force: 



Area is subject to all the rules and regulations of the Dismal 

 Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. 



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