Pine Barrens, Nature reserve in New Jersey, US.
The Pine Barrens encompasses 1.1 million acres of forest with sandy, acidic soil that supports diverse plant species including pitch pines and rare orchids.
Indigenous Lenape people managed these lands through controlled burns for thousands of years before European settlers established iron furnaces and glass factories.
The forest contains numerous abandoned settlements, including Ong's Hat and Harrisville, which tell stories of past communities that lived off this land.
Visitors can explore the reserve through marked trails at Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Wharton State Forest, and Bass River State Forest.
The ecosystem requires periodic fires for regeneration, as certain pine species only release their seeds when exposed to high temperatures.
Location: New Jersey
GPS coordinates: 39.75000,-74.75000
Latest update: May 12, 2025 15:27
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