Acres: 18.3

Acquisition date: 6/20/05

Protection of this tract benefits rare mussel species along this stretch of the Uwharrie River, such as the Carolina creekshell and the Atlantic pigtoe mussels. The river is a nationally significant aquatic habitat. The Uwharrie River corridor plan identifies the tract as a target for protection. The corridor contains a wide array of rare plant species, including the large yellow lady’s slipper.
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