UNESCO Adds Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge to World Heritage List, Highlighting U.S. Natural Heritage
The Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge, spanning the Florida-Georgia border, has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. This designation recognizes the refuge's unique subtropical peatland ecosystem, which is home to a diverse array of species and holds cultural significance for Indigenous Peoples. The listing aims to promote conservation efforts and raise awareness of the refuge's ecological and cultural value. 
