1. Pocosin

2. 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

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

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

5. Venus flytrap

6. Sweet pitcher plant

7. Black bear

8. Red-Cockaded Woodpecker

9. Threats Mining of peat Forestry Agriculture Small water projects