Recent Articles in the Post and Courier

Posted by Malcolm at 11/22/2008 11:15 AM
Categories: Water Recreation,Forest Recreation
There has been good news about the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge and Francis Marion National Forest lately. We all could use some good news for a change.  There are a lot of folks working hard to protect the area and they should be commended.  Here are some articles that were recently published in the Post and Courier.


A recent article in the Post and Courier: Banner Year for Sea Turtles

"The Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, which usually holds the most nests in the state, had its second best season with 1,431 nests."  Click here for more		 A rarely seen Kemp's ridley sea turtle digs a nest in the sand at South Litchfield Beach in July. It has been one of the best years in a long time for South Carolina sea turtles, with 4,500 loggerhead turtle nests. The Kemp's ridley was only the second of its species known to have nested in South Carolina.
 
 The protected tracts provide important habitat for migratory species such as this wood duck.  Another recent Post and Courier Article: Two Deals to Protect Wildlife Habitat

"The Nature Conservancy has announced two deals protecting 2,260 acres of delicate forest and wetland habitats near the Francis Marion National Forest, the Santee Coastal Reserve and the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. "  Click here for more



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