18. Uses of natural area: 



The primary use historically has been the production of timber. 

 Probably some turpentining was also conducted, although little visible 

 evidence remains in the form of "boxed" pines. Both natural areas 

 have been logged through several times, some parts as recently as 

 1981. Little cultivation has occurred, but both sites have most 

 likely been grazed. Hunting is a long-term and continuing use. 

 The ridge is a major highway corridor, and NC 306 bisects both 

 natural areas. A 48-acre tract is used in part as a county landfill. 

 Trash dumping and removal of sand for fill have been minor uses. 



19, Uses of surrounding land: 



a. Wildland 50 % 



b. Agricultural land 20 



c. high-intensity forestry 20 

 _% d. developed 10 % 



20. Preservation Status: 



Cat 



100 



'Description of preservation status 



Private land, not protected by owner or lesee 



21. Regulatory protections in force: 



None for the overall system; some of the features may be protected from 

 taking (red-cockaded woodpecker) or potentially, from sale without a 

 permit (venus ' flytrap) . 



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