Pocosin. Location Found from Virginia to northern Florida 70% are found in North Carolina Found in broad upland areas away from major rivers and streams.

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Pocosin

Location Found from Virginia to northern Florida 70% are found in North Carolina Found in broad upland areas away from major rivers and streams Name means swamp on a hill

Characteristics Shrug and tree dominated Usually no standing water Two types, Short and Tall

Characteristics Soil is extremely acidic and nutrient poor Made up of mostly peat and sand Ombrotrophic Periodic burning is normal

Venus flytrap

Sweet pitcher plant

Black bear

Red-Cockaded Woodpecker

Threats Mining of peat Forestry Agriculture Small water projects