The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program should initiate 

 contacts with the owner, Texasgulf, to explore corporate 

 intentions for the site, and to present and discuss the 

 natural values of this large, undisturbed natural area. 



Pocosin management problems include continuance 

 of a natural fire regime, maintenance and monitoring of 

 endangered species populations, hydrologic monitoring, 

 and hunting control. All these problems will be en- 

 countered on any Northwest Pocosin preserve which may 

 be established. 



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