Almost 600,000 acres of the Pinelands National Reserve are now in some form of public or nonprofit ownership with a mandate for public access. However, budgets allocated to the NJ State Park Service and the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife for the protection of public lands fall woefully short of the need.
As we advocate for increased funding for these critical agencies, we also do what we can to make sure the land is adequately cared for. Our efforts include marshaling the forces of committed volunteers to:
- Clean up illegal dumping sites
- Maintain or create trails to improve public access
- Install signs and barriers to protect critical habitats
- Report violations to law enforcement
We also watch over the land looking out for the presence of pollutants, encroachments from neighboring landowners, signs of degradation and over-use as well as barriers to legal and sustainable public access.
You can help us protect critical habitat and state forests and parks by volunteering and by making your voice heard by governmental officials and decision makers. Explore the links below to learn more.
Stewardship Projects
Volunteer as a Land Protector
Landscape Makeover Program
