Historic & Cultural Attractions
Folkston,
Georgia
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge protects a globally significant subtropical peatland of wetlands, forests, savannas, and exceptional biodiversity.
◆ Listed member
✓ Verified August 2, 2026
The refuge protects the Okefenokee Swamp, an exceptionally intact subtropical freshwater peatland shaped by water and fire and supporting remarkable biodiversity and carbon storage.
UNESCO World Heritage property 1751; inscribed 2026 under criteria (ix), (x). Heritage type: Natural.
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✓ Name: Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
✓ Website: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1751/
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Basic details last checked by IDbGLAM on 2026-08-02
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