A Georgia Wildlife Haven Forged by Fire and Peat Nears UNESCO Recognition

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By By Ryan KrugmanMay 31, 2026, 4:55 am84 ptsTrending
The Okefenokee, a vast blackwater swamp, is under consideration for UNESCO World Heritage status, as scientists and advocates point to its rare peatlands, biodiversity and long history of ecological resilience. By Ryan Krugman FOLKSTON, Ga.—The world’s smallest heron hops from blade to blade in a patch of…

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