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181 Archeological, Cultural and Historic Sites Cultural resources refer to landscapes, structures, archeological artifacts, and vegetation that represent a culture or society. These remains are pieces of history that can provide a glimpse into the technology, culture, and environment of earlier societies and reveal much about our country's origins and development. Make sure you alert your forester or ranger to any such sites as they begin to develop your Forest Stewardship Plan. If you have specific questions about such sites, it may also be possible to work with a trained expert from the North Carolina Cultural Resources staff. It is especially critical to understand where such sites may be located prior to conducting ground disturbing projects. Information concerning Archeological, Cultural and Historic sites can be found at these websites: • ham://www,ces.nesu.edu/forestry/resources/publications/documents/won45.ydf • North Carolina Cultural Resources (hqp //www.ncdcr.goy� North Carolina Office of Archives and History (hqp://www.history.nedcr.govo Archeological Cultural and Historical Sites on Your Property: No archeological, cultural, or historical sites were observed on your property. Wetlands Wetlands are highly productive areas, whether it be in terms of timber production, water quality protection, wildlife habitat, etc. Due to their wet-natured soils and longer rotation hardwood stands, they are also sensitive ecosystems that need to be managed carefully. Some of the forestry activities done on"high ground"may still be carried out in wetland areas, but others practices may not. It is the responsibility of the landowner to understand the regulations related to forestry before engaging in forestry practices or contracting with a forest management service to work on their land. This can seem a daunting responsibility, especially when it comes to wetland areas, but answers to your forest management questions can be provided if the landowner asks the right questions. The NCFS;private consulting foresters; the NC Forestry Association; and the NC Forestry Extension Program can be good sources of information on allowable forestry practices in wetlands. The two primary agencies that regulate activities in wetlands are the NC Division of Water Quality and the US Corps of Engineers. More information on North Carolina wetlands, as well as forestry activities that may be carried out in them, can be found at these websites: • http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us/wetlands/brochure.htm http://ncforestservice.gov/publications/WQ0107/BMP_chWter06.pdf Wetlands on your property: One unclassified stream and one pond with dam breached on property. 24