"Pocosin," an Algonquin word that loosely translates into "wetlands on a hill," refers to the rare wetlands that rest on elevated terrain and have an unusual type of soil (also called peat) that holds in water like a sponge. Established in 1990, the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is the product of the combination of over 93,000 acres that were donated to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the adjacent 12,000 acre Pungo NWR site that was established in 1963. This modern day refuge includes over 113,000 acres of pristine wilderness that provides sanctuary for countless waterfowl and other birds.

Prior to the Refuge's establishment, many of the surrounding wetlands had been drained through various canals in order to create more usable agricultural land. The lack of these precious wetlands makes the refuge's existence more valuable. The special wetlands, called "pocosin," found within Pocosin Lakes are designed to protect endangered or threatened species in addition to creating a pristine environment for outdoor recreation and environmental education.
The pocosin wetlands are extremely flat and moist. The top layer of soil is comprised mostly of organic material (or peat) that slowly decomposes once submerged in water. It can take over 100 years to create just a single inch of peat. Pocosin Lakes has over 100,000 acres of this rare and fragile topsoil. You can become one with the great outdoors at Pocosin Wildlife Refuge. This incredible property is sure to sell out fast. For more information about pricing, plat maps and homesite availability - and to get fast answers to any other questions you might have about our available lots near the Pocosin Wildlife Refuge - click here to contact us right now by email...or fill out the brief registration form below and we'll contact you fast with additional information.
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