Pinelands National Reserve
New Jersey, United States
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The Pinelands National Reserve, also known as the Pine Barrens, is a large expanse of sandy, forested land in southern New Jersey. It covers over a million acres and is protected as a national reserve.1
The area is characterized by oak and pine trees on well-drained sites, with white cedar found in poorly drained bogs. The Pine Barrens are located on the Outer Coastal Plain, which has relatively poor sandy soils. Despite suburban development, the Pine Barrens remain a significant natural feature of New Jersey.23
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