Ghost Forest in South Carolina
Detailed Description
A ghost forest in tidal freshwater forested wetlands of the Sampit River, South Carolina.
Photo taken June 17, 2015 by Dr. William Conner, Clemson University
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Courtesy: Dr. William Conner, Clemson University
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