Conservation Work at the Canoochee Bogs Site, GA
Oct 27, 2016 15:10:20 GMT -5
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Post by theplantman on Oct 27, 2016 15:10:20 GMT -5
Hi all,
I've got something very special and important to share with you guys. Fortunately, GADNR has given me permission to share a few photos (links below) of conservation work being done at the Canoochee Bogs site in southeastern Georgia. Aren't familiar with this site? Just have a look at point (1) below--it's a new name for an old spot!
Throughout October, conservationists have been hard at work managing a series of bogs in southeastern Georgia that host our state's only extant population of S. purpurea ssp. venosa. The sites also contain some nice S. flava, natural x catesbaei, minor, and ancestral rubras. It is an extremely species-rich area, with palms, cacti, and longleaf pines growing just a stone's throw away from pitcher plants, sundews, and lush Sphagnum carpets. Truly a gem. Why's it important, other than for being really rare and cool? Each and every one of you that bought a 2016 Sarracenia Forum T-shirt supported saving this place!
These first links show volunteer workdays to trim shrubs around pockets of S. purpurea, flava, and rubra.
photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOmRkVstPjySKS7pkWQDbjTM0x0Mb1fLDxREGfuBdttZYPCqZloyrFhS4R4qdL9Xw?key=V1FsVzBqbGJ1eTJjSE9CZFFpOFhCZUJDNGI2QUpn
photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNxFcUeDWFdGomVe_qtwuK3jGFbXbK0fZXk0H8Hjx_v67rzUQMyBEhOaNMhyUb37Q?key=b19NaXZ4QVUzR3pTZ1YxWlN2MzJVbDU3WXZZeU5R
This second link shows mowing work that took place on Oct. 25th goo.gl/photos/rFFDGgDzyDYoqoYa6 This step prevents power maintenance crews from entering the fragile bog area to mow with heavier equipment.
A couple necessary points of business:
(1) The official way to refer to this critically sensitive site, the lone bastion of S. purpurea ssp. venosa in Georgia, will now be "Canoochee Bogs". Whenever possible, please refrain from using any county or city references to this locality, not only in forum and social media chatter but also in growlists, sales information, cross descriptions, etc. This is a specific request from the Georgia agency and conservation organizations managing this site. It is a deliberate and necessary attempt to make location information less clear and prevent poaching as this site is becoming more well-known. Furthermore, this initiative protects the private landowners who are crucial in keeping this population extant.
(2) This site is extremely sensitive and will not be public-access for the foreseeable future. At this time, any requests for directions or further information pertaining to the site will not be answered. Thanks for your understanding.
(3) For those interested in how you can directly support conservation work at this site, I want to pass on further information on how you can make a contribution to the Oconee River Land Trust. I do not represent either the Georgia Department of Natural Resources or the Oconee River Land Trust, but am simply sharing information from these organizations about their effort. The best way to preserve these bogs is to protect them with conservation easements, for which GADNR and ORLT are raising funds.
LINK TO PAMPHLET: drive.google.com/file/d/0B-NKSkcxA6mSQTRzTVFQYUhucVRXR3laZTdsRndQWTBaVjBv/view
I've got something very special and important to share with you guys. Fortunately, GADNR has given me permission to share a few photos (links below) of conservation work being done at the Canoochee Bogs site in southeastern Georgia. Aren't familiar with this site? Just have a look at point (1) below--it's a new name for an old spot!
Throughout October, conservationists have been hard at work managing a series of bogs in southeastern Georgia that host our state's only extant population of S. purpurea ssp. venosa. The sites also contain some nice S. flava, natural x catesbaei, minor, and ancestral rubras. It is an extremely species-rich area, with palms, cacti, and longleaf pines growing just a stone's throw away from pitcher plants, sundews, and lush Sphagnum carpets. Truly a gem. Why's it important, other than for being really rare and cool? Each and every one of you that bought a 2016 Sarracenia Forum T-shirt supported saving this place!
These first links show volunteer workdays to trim shrubs around pockets of S. purpurea, flava, and rubra.
photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOmRkVstPjySKS7pkWQDbjTM0x0Mb1fLDxREGfuBdttZYPCqZloyrFhS4R4qdL9Xw?key=V1FsVzBqbGJ1eTJjSE9CZFFpOFhCZUJDNGI2QUpn
photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNxFcUeDWFdGomVe_qtwuK3jGFbXbK0fZXk0H8Hjx_v67rzUQMyBEhOaNMhyUb37Q?key=b19NaXZ4QVUzR3pTZ1YxWlN2MzJVbDU3WXZZeU5R
This second link shows mowing work that took place on Oct. 25th goo.gl/photos/rFFDGgDzyDYoqoYa6 This step prevents power maintenance crews from entering the fragile bog area to mow with heavier equipment.
A couple necessary points of business:
(1) The official way to refer to this critically sensitive site, the lone bastion of S. purpurea ssp. venosa in Georgia, will now be "Canoochee Bogs". Whenever possible, please refrain from using any county or city references to this locality, not only in forum and social media chatter but also in growlists, sales information, cross descriptions, etc. This is a specific request from the Georgia agency and conservation organizations managing this site. It is a deliberate and necessary attempt to make location information less clear and prevent poaching as this site is becoming more well-known. Furthermore, this initiative protects the private landowners who are crucial in keeping this population extant.
(2) This site is extremely sensitive and will not be public-access for the foreseeable future. At this time, any requests for directions or further information pertaining to the site will not be answered. Thanks for your understanding.
(3) For those interested in how you can directly support conservation work at this site, I want to pass on further information on how you can make a contribution to the Oconee River Land Trust. I do not represent either the Georgia Department of Natural Resources or the Oconee River Land Trust, but am simply sharing information from these organizations about their effort. The best way to preserve these bogs is to protect them with conservation easements, for which GADNR and ORLT are raising funds.
LINK TO PAMPHLET: drive.google.com/file/d/0B-NKSkcxA6mSQTRzTVFQYUhucVRXR3laZTdsRndQWTBaVjBv/view