Coastal Plain
The largest physiographic region in New Jersey, the
coastal plain is a vast area of low elevation with little
topographic variation. At the center of this province are the
Pinelands, an area dominated by Pitch Pines and Scrub Oaks. The vast
Pinelands and surrounding environs are filled with sphagnum bogs and
tea colored streams. Many of the state's most uncommon odes, such as
Banner Clubtail, are found only in these special habitats. If
you plan to probe too deeply into the pines be warned that a 4WD is a
must. The sugar sand roads of this region are notorious for
swallowing vehicles. Due to its size and somewhat inaccessible
nature we suspect that additional species will eventually be
discovered here.
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