Swamp Trail continued
In the early 20th Century, much of Four Holes Swamp was logged for its biggest and best bald cypress. At that time, Francis Beidler set aside some of his timberlands to remain intact. When the Audubon Society and the
Nature Conservancy discovered in the 1960s that Francis Beidler’s heirs were selling the old growth stand of the Beidler Forest to a timber company, they purchased 3,415 acres of it to create the sanctuary.
Over the years, the Audubon Society and Nature Conservancy have grown the sanctuary to over 15,000 acres, with plans to continue expanding the protected portions of the swamp. Development from the greater Charleston area is spreading rapidly west toward the swamp, and the goal is to protect as much of the swamp and its critical upland edge as possible before that development arrives. interests. Student groups, Scouts, or anyone else can sign up for a guided boardwalk tour with one of the experienced For “Early Bird” walks visitors can experience what the
Map of the interpretive boardwalk trail
- cation and natural history of birds and other wildlife are highlighted. Canoe and kayak trips include the guide, boats, paddles, and life jackets.
Francis Beidler Forest is open (without reservation) from 9-5 Tuesdays through Sundays to take the self-guided boardwalk. For more information see
http://sc.audubon.org/visit/beidler.
The Four Holes Swamp trail in spring
14 WINTER 2017-18
AmericanTrails.org Barred owl
Ebony jewelwing
Yellow-crowned night heron
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