Three Sisters Swamp: The Oldest Bald Cypress Forest on the Planet

In 2019, scientists discovered that several trees in Eastern North Carolinas Three Sisters Swamp are over 2, 000 years old; one is at least 2, 624 years old. Located in a remote section of the Black River, the grove of trees is among the less than 1 percent of remaining virgin bald cypress forests in the United States. Its a miracle these beautiful trees have escaped the axe for millenniabut could industrial agriculture threaten the ancient swamps future Join us as we take a special tour of the Three Sisters Swamp with Cape Fear Riverkeeper Kemp Burdette. special thanks to Filmed on Sony FS7, MAVO LF, Mavic 2 Pro