- Manahawkin Bottomland Hardwood Forest
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Manahawkin Bottomland Hardwood Forest is a 965 acres (391 ha)[1] wildlife management area near Manahawkin, Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in January 1976.[2] It is known for its mature bottomland hardwood forest which contains examples of American sweetgum, red maple and black gum trees.
References
- ^ "NJ/NY/CT Botany page on Manahawkin". http://nynjctbotany.org/njoptofc/manahawk.html. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
- ^ "National Natural Landmark Summary page". NPS. Feb 5, 2004. http://www.nature.nps.gov/nnl/Registry/USA_Map/States/NewJersey/NNL/MB/index.cfm. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
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Coordinates: 39°41′08″N 74°13′18″W / 39.685591°N 74.221745°WCategories:- New Jersey geography stubs
- National Natural Landmarks in New Jersey
- Protected areas of Ocean County, New Jersey
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