The Pine Barrens

The Pine Barrens, also known as the Pinelands, is a 1.4 million acre ecological region in southern New Jersey. It's the largest remaining Atlantic coastal pine barrens ecosystem, stretching across seven counties. The Pine Barrens is characterized by flat, sandy, acidic soil and low-nutrient water. It's home to over 800 plant species, including rare and endangered ones, and diverse wildlife like the Pine Barrens tree frog.