|
Wee Tee Bottoms State Forest
Wetlands Acquisition
Purpose: The purpose of this project was to provide financial
assistance in conjunction with other conservation partners for the acquisition
of a large block of contiguous uplands and forested wetlands along the Santee
River. The acquisition of bottomland hardwoods (12,449 acres) provides valuable
foraging habitat to migrating and wintering waterfowl near the Santee River.
Wood duck utilization is normally high year-round and exceptionally high when
bottomland hardwoods forests are flooded. Swallow-tailed kites use this area
for roosting and foraging. In addition, a large variety of neotropical migrant
songbirds will use bottomland hardwoods during the breeding season. Public
benefits include protection of water quality for fish, wildlife and downstream
marine resources, as well as, recreation for fishing, hunting, hiking, canoeing
and birdwatching. The area will be managed by South Carolina Dept. of Natural
Resources.
Location: Approximately 12 miles southwest of Andrews, SC
(Williamsburg County).
Acres Impacted: 12,449 acres
Habitat Types: Bottomland Hardwoods / Baldcypress-Tupelo
Brakes (11,667 acres)
Pine-Mixed Hardwoods (772 acres)
Partners: SC Department of Natural Resources
National Wild Turkey Federation
The Conservation Fund
U.S. Forest Service
SC Forestry Commission
North American Wetlands Conservation Act
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Timeline: Acquisition was completed in the spring of 2003
DU Contact:
Craig LeSchack
Director of Conservation Programs
South Atlantic Field Office
3896 Leeds Ave.
Charleston, SC 29405
843-745-9127
cleschack@ducks.org
South Carolina Habitat Projects
|
SRO Links
