Question: why is okefenokee swamp important?
Answer: The majority of Okefenokee Swamp is located within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, and Okefenokee Wilderness, which protects it from human destruction. Okefenokee Swamp is North America's largest blackwater swamp. ... In 1974 Okefenokee Swamp was designated a National Natural Landmark.