Welcome to the Central Pine Barrens

Welcome to the Central Pine Barrens

Summer 2025 in the Central Pine Barrens

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News in the Central Pine Barrens

News in the Central Pine Barrens

Recent News

Pine Barrens Nature Center

Read the news about the current study for a Central Pine Barrens Nature Center

Nature Center

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

Our work

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

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Family

EXPLORING NATURE

Hike a trail in 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

Enjoy 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 - Summer 2025

ducks stay cool, summer 2025, Peconic River

Nature's Renewal after the March 8, 2025 wildfire in Westhampton

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white pines summer

pond summer

milkweed

black swallowtail

toad

pine barrens summer

fungus summer

Prickly Pear Cactus

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Featured Publication

2024 Commission Annual Report

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Featured Video

Vernal Pools Are Very Important

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

Friday, June 6, 2025

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Barrens to Bay Camp Monarch Butterflies

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

 

 

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