With great appreciation, we commemorate & congratulate all who have had the foresight and leadership to establish and preserve one of the most unique places of nature anywhere - the Cranesville Swamp. Nearly 50 years ago, the West Virginia chapter of the The Nature Conservancy and many others first began to protect the Cranesville Swamp. Since then, the preserve has grown to encompass nearly 2,000 acres through land purchases and donations. A window into ice ages past, Cranesville Swamp is located in a frost pocket, an area where the surrounding hills capture moisture and cold air that conspire to create a landscape more reminiscent of habitat found much further north in Canada. Given Cranesville Swamp’s lush forest and wetland, it’s not surprising that it is home to an exceptional variety of animals. In total, more than 50 rare plants and animals live at Cranesville. We encourage all to take the time to visit this fantastice treasure of nature... right here in the Friendsville area. Find More at Exit 4! #adventure #nature #outdoors dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/Publiclands/Natural_Areas/Cranesville_Swamp.asp
Posted on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:50:11 +0000
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