Lush forests cover a large portion of Colleton County. Predominant among the abundant varieties are sprawling oaks, majestic pines, hearty cedars and cypress. Edisto Beach, which is located along the warm Atlantic, provides a compatible contrast of terrain and offers sun and surf, recreation and seafood in a relaxed atmosphere.      Located in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, the 350,000 acre Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto (ACE) Basin is one of the largest remaining undeveloped wetland ecosystems along the Atlantic Coast. The basin's 91,000 acres of salt, brackish and freshwater marshes, 26,000 acres of estuarine impoundments, more than 50,000 acres of bottomland hardwood forests and outstanding assemblages of coastal natural communities provide critical habitat for estuarine fisheries, migratory birds including waterfowl, shorebirds and songbirds and eight rare or endangered animals.        Although hunting and fishing are the most popular leisure activities in Colleton County; tennis, camping, swimming, boating, organized sports and parks are readily available to meet the interests of all. The mild climate and outstanding natural resources enable residents and visitors of Colleton County to enjoy outdoor sports throughout the year.