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Cherry Orchard Bog Natural Area Preserve

Coordinates: 37°02′43″N 77°17′41″W / 37.0453°N 77.2948°W / 37.0453; -77.2948[1]
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Cherry Orchard Bog Natural Area Preserve
Map showing the location of Cherry Orchard Bog Natural Area Preserve
Map showing the location of Cherry Orchard Bog Natural Area Preserve
LocationSussex and Prince George Counties, Virginia
Nearest cityTempleton, Virginia
Coordinates37°02′43″N 77°17′41″W / 37.0453°N 77.2948°W / 37.0453; -77.2948[1]
Area354 acres (143 ha)
Governing bodyVirginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural_heritage/natural_area_preserves/cherryorchard.shtml

Cherry Orchard Bog Natural Area Preserve is a 354-acre (143 ha) Natural Area Preserve located in Sussex and Prince George Counties, Virginia. It preserves a seepage wetland that supports a large collection of rare plants, including camass, bog-buttons, fringed orchids, and purple pitcher plants. The property is located along the right of way for a power line, receiving acidic, low-nutrient groundwater.[2]

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