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Hamilton Township, Atlantic County
240 Acres
Named for the nearby site of a long forgotten village along the
east bank of the Great Egg Harbor River, this preserve is a mix
of pitch pine uplands and thick, wet hardwood swamp. This mix
of forest types suits the barred owl and other wildlife that favor
the deep forest habitat. Some isolated vernal ponds within this
preserve are known locations for Pine Barrens tree frogs. Established
in 1994, thanks to a generous land donation of 129 aces, this
preserve has continued to grow larger and protect even more habitat
with additional donations to the Trust and acquisitions by the
Green Acres Program. Thompsontown Preserve now is a hub to other
public open space lands including the Trust’s Hamilton and
Catawaba preserves and Atlantic County Park lands.
Public Access and Uses:
The most recent acquisitions by the Green Acres Program provide
limited road front parking along Somers Point Road. No maintained
hiking trails or other improvements are provided. The Trust allows
registration for deer hunting at this
preserve.
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