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NJ harbors a wide variety of habitats. But these habitats are being threatened. .
From the barrier beaches and coastal marshes of the ocean edge to the highlands, ridges and valleys of the northwest, NJ is situated at a biological crossroads unique to our geographic area.
With over 500 species, NJ ranks as one of the most diverse wildlife habitats in the country.
Peregrine falcons nest on our bridges and skyscrapers.
Ospreys fish in our marshes and estuaries and Pine Barrens tree frogs call in our Atlantic White Cedar bogs.
New Jersey is also the most densely populated state in the nation, home to over 8 million people.
Wildlife is struggling for survival amidst the parking lots, strip malls, and housing developments.
The future of New Jersey's rare wildlife depends upon concerned citizens who realize that by protecting the habitats of endangered and threatened species we are protecting our future - ensuring that we will always have wild open places to revive our spirits and enrich our lives.
