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Okefenokee earns World Heritage site status , but mining concerns persist
valdostadailytimes.com · United States
The Okefenokee has achieved World Heritage site status, yet concerns regarding mining activities in the area continue. This highlights both environmental recognition and ongoing threats to the natural site.
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