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Woodland Township, Burlington County
1,527 Acres
This preserve showcases all the natural qualities of the Pine
Barrens; dry open pitch pine forests, moist pitch pine lowlands,
oak uplands, and Atlantic white cedar stands that surround long
abandoned cranberry bogs. The property also supports a cluster
of naturally-formed, circular-shaped coastal plain ponds, sometimes
called "pingos." These wetlands are home to Pine Barrens
treefrog.
The Trust has added to the preserve though land donations from
the New Jersey Conservation Foundation and is working closely
with the NJ Department of Treasury to protect excess lands at
the New Lisbon Developmental Center.
Public Access and Uses:
Best access to the preserve is along Sooy Place Road. Roadside
parking is limited. No maintained trails are available, however
some woods roads can offer enjoyable hiking. The Trust allowsregistration
for deer huntingat this preserve.
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