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; r- 4 While a few rare and perhaps endangered species do occur in the area designated, this is not the primary justification for preservation. Rather, these areas are representative of assemblages of species which typify the range of habitats and land use histories in the eastern Piedmont. Furthermore, there exists for each forest stand here designated an extensive data base involving permanently located plots. Thus, these areas have a long-term value bordering on priceless. Their proximity to urban areas and several universities have already made them incredibly important teaching tools. Dangers to Integrity: The most serious threat to Duke Forest and its natural areas are from encroaching urban development and land use pressures from increased populations. Protection Status: Currently managed and protected by Duke University. Preserve Recommendation: Areas identified and designated as outstanding natural areas by the Duke Forest management plan (1980) should be administered for protective management according to standards of that plan and should be accepted for inclusion on the State Registry of Natural Heritage Areas. Management Recommendation: Management should be in accordance with the Duke Forest multiple-use management plan. Recognition by Others: The Duke Forest has served as a research site for the International Biological Programme. The Society of American Foresters recognizes the Oosting Natural Area for its outstanding representations of forest communities. Data Sources: Christensen, N.C. 1981. Department of Botany, Duke University, Durham, N.C. Edeburn, J.C. 1981. School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Duke University, Durham, N.C. Ohmann, J.L. 1980. School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Duke University, Durham, N.C. Peet, R.K. 1981. .Department.of Botany, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N.C. Scientific References: Argow, K.A. 1976. Appalachian natural areas directory. Society of American Foresters, Appalachian Section. Ashe, W.W. 1897. Forests of North Carolina. Bulletin N.C. Geological Survey 6: 139-224 Bornkamm, R. 1975. A vegetational map of the Henry J. Oosting Natural Area, Orange County, N.C. Duke University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Durham, N.C. Braun, E.C. 1950. Deciduous forests of eastern North America. Blakiston Co. , Philadelphia. 596 pp. Christensen, N.C. 1977. Changes in structure, pattern, and diversity associated with climax forest maturation in Piedmont, North Carolina. Amer . Midi. Nat. 97 : 176-188. Duke University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. 1978. Community analysis/reconnaissance. In: F.E.S. 291 Manual, Compre- hensive module 2: Modules in ecosystem analysis.