Green Swamp (North Carolina) facts for kids

"Green Swamp Preserve" redirects here. For the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve, see Green Swamp (Florida).

Quick facts for kids Green Swamp Preserve
Green Swamp Preserve Location in North Carolina
Location	Brunswick and Columbus counties, North Carolina
Area	17,424 acres (7,051 ha)
Established	1977
Governing body	Nature Conservancy

U.S. National Natural Landmark
Designated:	1974

The Green Swamp is a swamp that lies in Brunswick and Columbus counties in North Carolina. The 15,907-acre (6,437 ha) swamp was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974. The carnivorous plant known as the Venus Flytrap is found within this swamp, and it is important for other unique and endangered species. North Carolina laws prohibit the removal of these plants from their habitat. The wetlands support a rich ecology and are important as habitat along the Atlantic Flyway of migrating birds and other species.

The Nature Conservancy manages 17,424 acres (7,051 ha) of the swamp as the Green Swamp Preserve.

Green Swamp, North Carolina is the current tribal homeland of the state-recognized Waccamaw Siouan tribe of Native Americans; one of eight in the state.

Geographic data related to Green Swamp (North Carolina) at OpenStreetMap

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