Acres: 36.9
Acquisition date:
This tract fronts on the Upper Tar River, which is designated as a nationally significant body of water. The river contains several rare species, including the federal species of concern yellow lampmussel. The forest, dominated by northern red oak, has abundant trout lilies in spring on the forest floor. |
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The uncommon or rare creeper, Carolina fatmucket, and notched rainbow mussels inhabit the stream that borders the tract. EEP helped to fund several conservation easements along this stream, which was targeted by the program due to the importance of aquatic habits in the river and associated tributaries.
Photo by Tar River Land Conservancy |
