18. Uses of natural area: Presently contained entirely within 



the Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Past uses were logging, 

 hunting, some hiking. Primary use now is for preservation of 

 wildlife habitat (black bear, bobcat, many other species). Also 

 used for hunting white-tailed deer, educational and research 

 purposes. It is unknown whether the Refuge will practice timber 

 cutting on this tract in the future. 



19. Uses of surrounding land; 



ao Wildland 50 % 



bo Agricultural 40 I 



Co High-intensity forestry 



10 % 

 do Developed % 



20. Preservation status: 



Cato 



*% 



♦Description of Preservation status 



1 



100% 



National Wildlife Refuge. Area 



registered as a North Carolina Natural Heritage 







Area. 













3s. 



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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