Temple Flat Rock Temple Flat Rock – Stewardship and Management
Summary Location: Temple Rock lies at the end of a farm lane
about four miles northeast of Knightdale Property Description:
Temple Flat Rock is named for the mostly undisturbed granitic
outcrop located in the northwestern part of the property. The
outcrop flora is unique and contains several endemic species
found only on granitic outcrops. TFR flatrocks are some of the
best examples in the piedmont. The granite outcrops are
surrounded by about 5 acres of mature oak-hickory forest as well
as some cutover forests on adjacent properties. In addition to
this forested area, the property also has about 13 acres of
loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) and a 17acres old agricultural field
that have been cultivated since the early 1900s. TLC has been
working for several years to convert this field to a native
piedmont prairie. Bobwhite quail and other animals will benefit
from habitat restoration at Temple Flat Rock. Conservation
Values: The flatrocks are an almost