o the east of the piedmont lies the coastal plain region. Within the coastal plain, there are three relatively distinct forest types. Along the border between the coastal plain and piedmont lies a band of sandhills that are covered with forests of longleaf and loblolly pine called pine flatwoods. This area is characterized by deep, sandy soils and a rolling topography. The lower coastal plain contains many swamp forests, consisting of cypress and/or gum. Cypress is prevalent in areas where water is present throughout most of the year, while gums dominate where water is available only seasonally. In the far eastern parts of the state along the outer banks and barrier islands, distinctive maritime forests of evergreen oaks, hollies, red bay and pines occur.

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