Welcome to the Central Pine Barrens

Welcome to the Central Pine Barrens

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Register for the December 2024 Wildfire and Incident Management Academy

December 9 to 13

Register for the December 2024 Wildfire and Incident Management Academy

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Celebrating 31 years of protecting a unique ecosystem for current and future generatio

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Celebrating 31 years of protecting a unique ecosystem for current and future generations

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Autumn the Central Pine Barrens

Autumn the Central Pine Barrens

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Educational Programs

Educational Programs

Connecting youth and adults to the natural environment of the Pine Barrens

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Recreational Opportunities

Recreational Opportunities

Explore and enjoy 106,000 acres of Long Island's largest natural area

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Our Mission

To manage land use within the Central Pine Barrens to protect its vital groundwater and surface water and the region's vast and significant natural, agricultural, historical, cultural and recreational resources for current and future Long Island residents.

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Seasonal Spotlight

Sweet Pepperbush

Cranberry and Sphagnum Moss

Sandy Pond

Skimmer on Leatherleaf

Marsh St. Johnswort

Leatherleaf

Sweet Gale and Leatherleaf

Sandy Pond

Ruddy Darter

Virginia Meadow Beauty

Spatulate Leaved Sundew

Ruddy Darter

Fowler's Toad

High Bush Blueberry

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Featured Publication

2023 Commission Annual Report

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Featured Video

Celebrating 30 Years of the Law Enforcement Council protecting the Central Pine Barrens

Shared at the Annual Central Pine Barrens Commission
Staff and Cooperators Meeting

Friday, June 7, 2024

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Barrens to Bay Camp Monarch Butterflies

 

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