Fort Fisher State Historic Site removes patch of yaupon over safety concerns

Fort Fisher State Historic Site removes patch of yaupon over safety concerns

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Fort Fisher Historic Site removed a swath of yaupon bushes and wax myrtle trees recently. The historic site said they were cut down over safety concerns.  After consideration from NC State Parks, Division of Coastal Management, and the Wildlife Resources Commission, the decision was made to cut down a half-acre of yaupon bushes and wax myrtles next to the Fort Fisher Monument.  The patch will be replanted with live oak tr…