Tag: Corolla Wild Horse

land swap good for corolla’s wild horses?

The "beach road" in Carova. Photo courtesy Corolla Beach Music.

Currituck County will get 719 acres in Carova and US Fish & Wildlife will get 383 acres on Knotts Island as the county and federal government trade land. According to Dee Langston writing for the Outer Banks Voice, the deal will add a much needed swath of land to Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge and… Continue reading land swap good for corolla’s wild horses?

corolla wild horses in danger from development?

Wild horse of Corolla grazing. The ruling from the Appellate Court could endanger their longterm survival by reducing the amount of land available for them to graze.

With a July ruling from the NC Appellate Court it’s difficult to say where plans to develop a commercial district in Swan Beach stands, although the quick reading is there is reason for concern for residents and visitors who wish to keep the 4WD area of Carova free from commercial development. However, because of the… Continue reading corolla wild horses in danger from development?