The posted coordinates will take you to the start of the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center Braile Trail, and where you'll begin your quest for this cache. This relatively recently reworked trail is a half-mile-long walk through pine-oak forest and features several information stations about the local ecology. For those interested, the trail includes an audio tour; however, listening to it is NOT required to solve this puzzle. Now, you'll still need to visit these stations and gather some information that will lead you to the final.
Final Coordinates: N40° A.BCD W074° E.FGH
Welcome: A= the total number of words on the trail map + the number of birds in flight.
Pine -Oak Forest: B= Max height of pitch pine ÷ (the height of the oaks- lower pitch pine height).
Cavity Nesters of Field and Forests: C= the number of bird species pictured on the sign + the number of mammals pictured on the sign..
New Jersey Bats: D= Total number of bats found in NJ - the number of birds pictured on the sign.
Amphibians: E= Number of amphibians found in the parks - the number of amphibian species pictured on the sign.
Eagles and Osprey: F= Number of Bald Eagle chicks + number of Osprey chicks + number of fish.
Shrub Layer: G= Total number of plant pictures.
Pollinator Garden and Ending: H= Number of plant species pictured + number of bird species pictured + number of butterfly species pictured.
And there you go! I hope you enjoy the trail and learned some ecology along the way. Put that new knowledge to work and see what kinds of animals and plants you find on your way to the final coordinates. Good luck!