N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program

 

SHAKEN CREEK SAVANNA 1 & 2, PENDER COUNTY

Acres: 1,239 (Tract 1), 110 (Tract 2)

Acquisition dates: 1/12/05 and 4/19/05

Acquisition of these two tracts within the Shelter Swamp Creek Flatwoods significant natural heritage area contribute to water quality and a wildlife-conservation corridor connecting Holly Shelter Game Land to Camp Lejeune Marine Base, and lie within Camp Lejeune’s designated noise buffer zone.

These are two of twelve tracts that are being protected by the Nature Conservancy. The larger project area protects the Shaken Creek Savanna as well as the remainder of the Shelter Swamp Creek Flatwoods natural heritage site.

EEP’s preservation efforts result from a partnership with the N.C. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. NCDOT is a major contributor of funding on this project.

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