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060 <br /> 4. MORGAN CREED REFUGE SYSTEM <br /> a Morgan Creek Swamp[M181 and Jordan Lake <br /> b. Mason Farm[Ml 4-Ml 7] <br /> C. Laurel Hill[M02] <br /> d Morgan Creek Valley[M07 Ml3] <br /> e. University Lake[M04 MOSJ <br /> f. McCauley Mountain/M01] <br /> S. CANE CREEK REFUGE SYSTEM <br /> a Haw River[CO2] <br /> b. Lower Cane Creek[C031 <br /> C. Reservoir and surrounding slopes[C01 J <br /> d Crabtree uplands[E02]and Pickards Mountain[M01] <br /> Along the major drainage tributaries which form the wildlife corridors, the recommended <br /> minimum corridor width is 200 meters or 660 feet (100 meters on each side of the stream). The <br /> width is based on studies of forest interior vegetation and predatory behavior in corridors and <br /> forest edges. The 200-meter width is also recommended as a buffer area around natural areas and <br /> wildlife habitats which are part of the overall corridor system but he outside of a major stream <br /> linking such areas and habitats. <br />