Wildfire season kicked off early this year in the Pine Barrens when a blaze broke out in Wharton State Forest on April 17.
Damaging off-road vehicle use has become a major problem in the Pinelands National Reserve, especially in Wharton State Forest. In August the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection released a draft Motorized…
Dear Commissioner Martin,
I write today to express concern over the proposed Wharton State Forest Motorized Access Plan (M.A.P.). I…
Summer temperatures lend themselves to beach days and barbecues but also something more dangerous — forest fires.
“High winds are most conducive to forest fires. The sun shines this time of the year directly down on the leaves and needle…
Those wandering the trails of Wharton State Forest looking to capture pictures of foliage and breathtaking views may unfortunately have tires, toilets and other garbage in those photographs as the battle against illegal dumping in the…
The Tabernacle Sun
With the threat of wildfires constantly looming, Tabernacle Township partnered with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service to devise a community wildfire protection plan.