Black bears are the largest land mammal in New Jersey and their presence often indicates a healthy ecosystem. They play a vital role in New Jersey ecosystems and are important to maintaining the biodiversity of many different species. As the largest land mammal in New Jersey with a rich natural history, the presence of black bears signifies a flourishing and healthy ecosystem in many woodland areas.
The black bear's diet primarily consists of fruits, nuts, new plant growth, insects, and small mammals. As black bears forage for food they simultaneously clear vegetation and open up areas for new species of plants to grow. Black bears also promote biodiversity by dispersing the seeds of different plants species over the great distances that they can travel
Whittemore Preserve includes Whittemore House and 11 miles of trails for hiking, dog walking, and horseback riding. Trails traverse mainly wooded areas with wetlands, ravines, and hilly terrain. The sanctuary also serves as the perfect stage for birders and nature lovers to view local avian species and other wildlife.
Whittemore Preserve was bequeathed to Tewksbury Township by the beloved Helen A. Whittemore. She was a nature lover and diarist who wanted her land and house to be preserved so that others may be awed by the natural world and inspired by its beauty to preserve it.
The Northern New Jersey Cachers, NNJC is about promoting a quality caching experience in Northern New Jersey. For information on The Northern New Jersey Cachers group you can visit: www.nnjc.org.
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