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1. NJ DEP: 'Exit 8 bear' had to be removed for driver safety
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... set up travel and dispersal corridors for bears along waterways, which is why protecting adjacent areas is so important. Bears make the most of even small slivers of habitat, he said, describing the Assunpink ...

2. Princeton Nurseries' Flemer family selling 1,900 acres for open space
(N.J./State)

More that 1,900 acres in the heart of Central Jersey will be saved as wildlife habitat, preserved farmland, and additions to county parks and greenways along historic Crosswicks Creek at a cost of $27.8 ...

3. Safety tips for dealing with New Jersey's increasing bear population
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... bear habitat as agricultural land reverted to mature woodlands and protection afforded by game animal status. There are currently more than 3,500 bears statewide, but the largest cluster is thriving ...

4. CSA farms benefit New Jersey
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

...  Renewable energy projects shouldn't harm New Jersey's natural resources New Jersey farmers markets to be featured on NJN Exploring New Jersey's nocturnal habitats for eyeshine Barnegat Bay ...

5. Hotels should not be in Fort Hancock’s future
(Opinion/Commentary)

... habitat against the destruction from such kamikaze recreation as all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles, and even from benign pastimes such as swimming, hiking and fishing in environmentally sensitive areas. ...

6. $1.5 million sale of Tibetan mastiff puppy comes with multiple downsides
(World/International)

... cats, a human-created problem, anywhere in the world; for endangered species and their habitats. The Telegraph reports that before this $1.5M sale of Big Splash, the world's most expensive dog was another ...

7. N.J. DEP, Montclair State University, and environmentalists study amphibian disease
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... impact on New Jersey's frogs, toads and salamanders. It is the first broad-based scientific study of chytrid fungus in New Jersey, where the greatest threats amphibians have faced to date have been habitat ...

8. Eastern cougar extinct; Florida panther only surviving kin on coast
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

...  What killed off the eastern cougar? All the usual suspects: overpopulation, loss of habitat, global warming, species exploitation. A Los Angeles Times writer says the black market for rare animal parts ...

9. To Feed of Not to Feed
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... sources. Also, suburban living is stress enough for birds. Human have totally changed the habitat . So, making it a little easier for birds is not going to create super lazy creatures that fly around ...

10. New Jersey is important to Philadelphia’s food supply
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

...  Exploring New Jersey's nocturnal habitats for eyeshine Barnegat Bay is in trouble but it can be saved Join 350.org's fight against climate change Water conservation is always important ...

11. Why is West Milford enthusiastic about conforming to the Highlands Regional Master Plan?
(Opinion/Commentary)

... and bridle trails, and many farms. We offer a peaceful haven for our residents and for visitors, an escape from the stresses of life. Our natural areas provide a habitat for a variety of wildlife. Recreational ...

12. Climate change isn’t only reason to save energy
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... like champions Renewable energy projects shouldn't harm New Jersey's natural resources New Jersey farmers markets to be featured on NJN Exploring New Jersey's nocturnal habitats for eyeshine ...

13. Raritan River stretch to be opened for fish spawning
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... make valuable habitat in the Raritan River available for fish spawning while improving overall environmental conditions in the river system," Martin said. "In addition, dam removal will make it easier ...

14. Jersey City could become friendlier to chickens and bees
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... habitation. The city wants to make it easier to raise the fowl by allowing residents to keep up to seven chickens within 25 feet of a neighbor's property as long as the neighbor provides written consent. ...

15. New Jersey-New York Harbor is on the mend
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... the salt marsh, allowing invasive species like the towering phragmites reed to dominate the habitat. "When we first got there, you couldn't really see anything beyond the 12 foot high phragmites," says ...

16. If you can’t beat the snow in New Jersey, measure it
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... on NJN Exploring New Jersey's nocturnal habitats for eyeshine Barnegat Bay is in trouble but it can be saved Join 350.org's fight against climate change Water conservation is always important ...

17. N.J. DEP tentatively agrees to allow Walmart store in Pine snake neighborhood
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... of 212 acres of forest near the store site an attempt to enhance pine snake habitat that would be adjacent to the property. Large-scale development of the 212 acres is already constrained by Pinelands ...

18. New Jersey deserves affordable housing and environmental protection
(Opinion/Commentary)

... natural resources New Jersey farmers markets to be featured on NJN Exploring New Jersey's nocturnal habitats for eyeshine Barnegat Bay is in trouble but it can be saved Join 350.org's fight ...

19. Gov. Christie signs legislation to restore Barnegat Bay
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... County and four towns in Monmouth County. Its environmentally sensitive estuarine system consists of aquatic vegetation, shellfish beds, finfish habitats, waterfowl nesting grounds and spectacular vistas, ...

20. Geocaching makes state great place for treasure hunting
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... energy projects shouldn't harm New Jersey's natural resources New Jersey farmers markets to be featured on NJN Exploring New Jersey's nocturnal habitats for eyeshine Barnegat Bay is in trouble ...