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Name Location Hectares 



Camp Rodney Scout Reservation Cecil Co. , Md. 414 



Belt Woods (The Episcopal Church) Prince George's Co., Md. 16 



430 



Belt Woods has been nominated by the Center to receive Registered 

 Natural Landmark status from the National Park Service because of its 

 unique stand of mature hardwoods and large bird population. 



Preserved Natural Areas 



The designation of preserved natural areas is difficult when deal- 

 ing with state-owned lands since there are different types of preserva- 

 tion and protection. State and federal forests preserve flora and 

 fauna but are subject to cutting, management and "multiple use." State 

 and federal parks have much human use and are subject to management and 

 partial development for recreation. The status of state and Federal 

 wildlife management areas and refuges also varies inasmuch as they pre- 

 serve wildlife and flora but are subject to changing management policies. 



There are 17 sites which may be considered as designated natural 

 areas, but this list should be considered as very tentative since some 

 of the areas may not qualify as fully preserved natural areas. 



The Nature Conservancy sites, the Natural Landmark areas, and the 

 Smithsonian Institution areas can be considered as preserved natural 

 areas. The State of Virginia has designated three natural areas — 

 Charles C. Steirly Natural Area, Parkers Marsh Natural Area, and 

 Seashore Natural Area and these are fully preserved. The latter is 

 also a state park with some tourist facilities and use. 



