Bradwell Bay Wilderness
The Bradwell Bay Wilderness is part of the United States National Wilderness Preservation System, located in the Florida panhandle adjacent to the Apalachicola National Forest. The 24,602 acre (100 km2) wilderness was established on 3 January 1975 by the Eastern Wilderness Act. "Bay" in this case means "a recess of land, partly surrounded by hills," which, in this particular instance, is mostly titi swamp and standing water. The Sopchoppy River marks the Bradwell Bay's eastern edge.
A section of the Florida Trail, which usually requires wading through swampy terrain, passes through the wilderness.[3]
Flora
Titi trees, longleaf pines, loblolly pine and wire grass make up much of the swamp. The wilderness also contains a 100 acres (40 ha) old-growth slash pine - swamp black gum swamp.[4]
Fauna
White-tailed deer, black bears, and alligators are some of the animals that can be seen here.
References
External links
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness at Wildernet
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness - official site at Apalachicola National Forest
- U.S. Geological Survey Map at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
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