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Some

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of the

in the

World

Water

Cleanest

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&

Rare

Plants

Animals

See Our Wildlife Guides

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History

Unique

More Pinelands Past & Present

People,

and

Places

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Pine Barrens

New Jersey's

Learn How You Can Help

A million-acre oasis in the nation's most densely-populated state.

Our mission: To protect, preserve, and explore the natural wonders of the Pine Barrens.

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FIRE

in the

Pines

Wildfire has shaped the Pine Barrens ecosystem for tens of thousands of years.

Learn More

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See news coverage from Dec. 2nd about the South Jersey Gas Pipeline from Action News, Philadelphia.

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PPA's Executive Director, Carleton Montgomery is interviewed.

 

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Exploration & Recreation

On foot, by horse or on water, explore the Pine Barrens and discover secret places and pristine Piney rivers.

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A Once-thriving Pine Barrens Village

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No Gas Pipeline

South Jersey Gas is asking the state Pinelands Commission for a special exception to the rules that protect the Pinelands so it can put in a 22 mile natural gas pipeline.

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Take Action

Public Hearing Dec. 9th at 5pm. Click here for more information.

 

Pine Barrens Ecology

Unique plants and animals and one of the largest and healthiest aquifers in the nation.

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PPA Newsletters

Check out past issues of Inside the Pinelands and Pinelands Watch

 

Protecting the Pinelands

Learn what PPA is doing to ensure the long-term protection of the New Jersey Pinelands.

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History & Culture

From cranberry bogs to bog iron, learn about the people and history of the New Jersey Pinelands.

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New Low Impact Development Guide

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