Sea Gate Woods 



Natural Area Name: Sea Gate Woods 



Location: This hardwood forest is bordered on the south by Sea 

 Gate development, on the east by an abandoned pecan orchard 

 along the west side of the intracoastal waterway; on the north 

 by (approx.) the Craven Co. line, and on the west by pocosin. 

 See Map 26 



Topographic Quadrangle: Core Creek 



Size: ca. 300 acres (roughly 1 mile x h mile) 



Elevation: 8-13' 



Access: Easily accessible from the road that runs along the intra- 

 coastal waterway. 



Names of investigators: John 0. Fussell, III and Jeannie Wilson 



Date(s) of Investigation: November 2 & 12, 1980 



Also, Fussell has visited this area several times in December 

 and late April-mid May, 1972-1980, in search of birds. 



Number of Ovjners: two 



Names of Owners: International Paper Co. and Moulton 



Use of Natural Area: Hunting (primarily deer) 



Use of Surrounding Land: Wildland - 50%; Agricultural land - 40%; 

 Developed land - 10%. 



Management Problem Description: Introduction of drainage canals 



on adjacent International Paper Co. land presents a threat to 

 integrity. 



Threats: We assume the 244 acres owned by an individual is not 



threatened directly in the forseeable future. However, ca. 50 

 acres owned by International Paper Co. is adjacent to what 

 appears to be the beginnings of clearcutting/tree farm opera- 

 tions, and it might be clearcut also. Drainage canals are being 

 installed and these could alter areas that are not cut. 



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