 Forest
Type
SAF 74: Sand live oak-cabbage palmetto
SAF 82: Loblolly pine-hardwood
Total acres: 1,000
Description
Bulls Island Natural Area is within the Cape
Romain National Wildlife Refuge northwest of
Charleston, South Carolina. The natural area
takes its name from the the largest tract of
highland within the 34,000 acre wildlife refuge,
which includes the last undeveloped beach sections
in South Carolina. At 1,000 acres, the natural
area is the second largest in South Carolina
and the fifth largest in the Appalachian section
natural area system.
 Bulls Island
is famous for its forest of pine and palmetto,
live oak, and waxmyrtle. Much of sand live oak-cabbage
palmetto site is difficult for foot access because
of the dense growth. Access to the natural area
is made easier by a system of trails and roads
closed to public use. These improvements do
not detract from the natural area benefits.
The Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge was
established primarily to protect migratory birds,
although alligator and deer are fairly prevalent.
The 30,000 acres of state owned waters within
the refuge are important shellfish nurseries.
Elevation ranges from a high of 15 to a low
of 1 ft. below sea level. Soil is sandy, being
primarily a barrier beach island.
Location
Charleston County, South Carolina.
Access
By boat from Moore's Landing two miles off
South Carolina Route 584, south of Awendaw,
South Carolina.
For information contact
Refuge Manager
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
Box 288
McClellenville, South Carolina 29458
(803) 928-3368 |
