A Georgia Wildlife Haven Forged by Fire and Peat Nears UNESCO Recognition
2026-05-31
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 tall grass, testingContinue Reading