DescriptionThis fact sheet from the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission describes LEED. LEED is the Leadership in Energy and Design Green Building Rating System, and is a national standard for developing...
DescriptionThis document answers some basic questions about the Bird Flu, or the Avian Influenza (AI), a Type A Influenza virus. There are 15 subtypes (classified "H" or "N") of influenza virus known to infect...
DescriptionFor New Jersey Agriculture, 2005 was a year of extremes, from some of the hottest and driest weather in June, July and August to some of the wettest in September and October. These extremes provided...
DescriptionThe authors undertook this study to assess the effects of different forest management practices on the plant and avian biodiversity in the New Jersey Pinelands. Many plant and animal communities in...
DescriptionThe New Jersey Envirothon is a competition for high school students that encourages them to learn about and participate in environmental conservation. This document contains supplementary material...
DescriptionPast land use and natural history in the New Jersey Pinelands have lead to the unique biodiversity of this ecosystem. Forestry management practices both past and present have shaped preserved State...
DescriptionThe Highlands Region hosts some of the most critical habitat for birds and trout. These habitats, identified by the Audubon Society and Trout Unlimited are vital to the migration and breeding of a...
DescriptionThis classification of vegetation communities was developed as part of the Natural Heritage Program?s mission to inventory New Jersey?s biological diversity and identify habitats critical for...
DescriptionThe Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association staff began the assessment process by reviewing Monroe Township's Master Plan and its land use ordinances, policies, best management practices using a...
DescriptionNew Jersey has abundant biodiversity, natural resources and agricultural resources that are highly worth protecting for our citizens, both present and future. However, our natural and agricultural...