The NJ Department of Environmental Protection will release a much needed visitor use map for Wharton State Forest.
State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites are some of the most important places in our state and deserve proper funding.
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a virtual public meeting to develop an access and use plan for Wharton State Forest on Tuesday, September 27th at 6:00 pm. Your feedback is critical.
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The MAP will make it possible for the State to protect the forest from illegal activities and to repair the public roads within Wharton State Forest.