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Land Resources / News / Louisiana
700 acres of Maurepas wetlands now protected by Southeast Louisiana Land Trust
Source: 33News, by Jason Newton
It's an iconic scene when you think of south Louisiana. Cypress trees in the swamp, and moss-covered branches. Now almost 700-acres near Maurepas are guaranteed to stay that way, forever. September 13, 2011 "It's a blend of Tupelo, cypress, timber, swamp, and highlands," said Michael Sharp, a board member with the Southeast Louisiana Land Trust. "Very important from a wildlife viewpoint." With a million-dollar federal grant, the Southeast Louisiana Land Trust bought the huge swath of land in Livingston Parish, and will prohibit any development. The group says they've identified over 200 species of birds that nest in the area.
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