Sandhills Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

gpsfun: The SC DNR has changed their policy and has requested all caches in Heritage Preserves to be archived.

It is my understanding that they are physically removing them now.

HydrogenMan, please contact me through my profile and I will put you in touch with someone who may be able to assist in returning the physical cache container to you.

Thank you.

-Brad

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Hidden : 3/10/2007
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is a typical ammo can just a short walk up hill on a cleared trail. There are multiple trails, so come and explore. Take note of the multiple beaver dams on the creek to your left as you walk up the trail. One above the main pond is quite high and impressive. The back up pond from these dams allows for some terrific wildlife viewing if you are quiet and patient.

This Cache is located in the Henderson Heritage Preserve which was acquired and dedicated to protect a longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) -scrub oak (Quercus spp.) sandhills ecosystem. You may also see rare plants as well as turtles, snakes and other wildlife as you follow sandy paths and rutted roads past ponds, lowland areas, and high vistas.
In the period between the Wisconsin glaciation (ca. 12,000 years before present) and European settlement, fire-dependent longleaf pine ecosystems became the most extensive ecosystems in the southeastern United States, covering 60-90 million acres. Today, because of fire suppression and harvesting without replacement, only about 3 million acres remain. These forests, although dominated by a single canopy tree species, are one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in North America. Biologists conduct prescribed burns to mimic natural fires and restore and maintain the ecosystem. The preserve's overstory is mainly mature longleaf pine, with turkey oak (Q. laevis) dominating the midstory, and several species of wiregrass, plus rosemary (Ceratiola ericoides), trailing arbutus (Epigea repens), blueberry (Vaccinium spp.), and other species in the understory. Nestronia umbellula, a parasitic plant from a monotypic genus, is the preserve's rarest element.
Heritage preserves are open for public use from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. Parking is allowed only for preserve visitors and only in designated areas located at N33°36.449 W81°44.514. For more information on the Heritage Trust Program go to (visit link)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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