Long Island Central Pine Barrens, Protected natural reserve in Suffolk County, US
The Long Island Central Pine Barrens spans 100,000 acres of pitch pine woodlands, oak forests, coastal plain ponds, swamps, marshes, and grasslands.
In 1993, the New York State Legislature enacted the Pine Barrens Protection Act to safeguard the region through a land use plan.
The area contains numerous historical structures, including the Hawkins House from 1850 and the Davis Town Meeting House from 1750.
This preserved land acts as a natural filter, protecting and recharging the underground aquifer that supplies drinking water to 2.8 million Long Island residents.
The territory includes a rare Dwarf Pine Plains ecosystem, where pitch pines grow only 3 to 6 feet tall due to acidic soil conditions.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 40.84810,-72.79390
Latest update: May 12, 2025 12:41
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