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"MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WPDE) — The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in South Carolina
announced on Thursday the transfer of a large portion of the biggest intact
Carolina Bay in Coastal South Carolina, to the Waccamaw National Wildlife
Refuge.
Carvers Bay holds one of the only known Atlantic white cedar forests, a
population of black bears, and a diverse rare plant community.
“Carolina Bays are one of the few land formations that still hold a bit of
mystery, even for scientists,” said Dale Threatt-Taylor, executive director,
The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina. “We may not know exactly how they are
formed or what gives them their unique shape and orientation, but we do know
they’re unique, vitally important for plants and wildlife and need protection.”
Agriculture operations and forestry have depleted most of the bays, leaving a
mere estimated 3% of the Carolina Bays.
"To conserve a Carolina Bay of such impressive size and integrity is a real win
for conservation,” commented Eric Krueger, director, of science and
stewardship, at The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina. “A large majority of
our bays have been significantly altered, so it was very fortunate to get the
chance to save Carver's Bay for future generations.”"
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Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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