454 Acres Secured in NJ for Bobcat Alley Initiative
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📰 The quick summary: The Nature Conservancy acquires 454 acres of critical wildlife habitat in New Jersey to protect endangered bobcats and create connected migration corridors across state lines.
📈 One key stat: 13,000 acres of the targeted 19,200 acres are already protected in Bobcat Alley, helping preserve crucial habitat for New Jersey’s endangered bobcat population.
💬 One key quote: “We are building Bobcat Alley piece by piece in a state where the land parcel sizes are modest, but cost is at a premium,” says Barbara Brummer, TNC’s New Jersey State Director.
1️⃣ The big picture: The Nature Conservancy has secured two new land parcels totaling 454 acres in northern New Jersey as part of their Bobcat Alley Initiative. These acquisitions help protect vital migratory corridors for endangered bobcats and other wildlife between Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. The initiative aims to preserve 96,000 acres of land across state lines, focusing on the Kittatinny Ridge and Southern Highlands regions. This effort creates connected pathways through one of the most developed parts of the Appalachian Mountains, allowing animals to move safely between habitats.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Critical wildlife habitats gain permanent protection in one of America’s most developed states. The preserved land safeguards drinking water sources for northern New Jersey residents while protecting native species like brook trout, barred owls and river otters. Large, undisturbed forest areas now connect across state lines, giving wide-ranging animals like bobcats and black bears the space they need to thrive. The success of this methodical conservation approach shows that even in heavily developed regions, strategic land protection can create meaningful wildlife corridors.
3️⃣ What’s next: The Nature Conservancy plans to continue acquiring land parcels to reach their expanded goal of 96,000 protected acres. They aim to connect New Jersey’s Bobcat Alley to existing protected areas in New York’s Hudson River Valley and Pennsylvania’s Appalachian regions. Protecting the Southern Highlands remains a priority since this area faces greater development pressure than the Kittatinny Ridge.
Read the full story here: Good News Network – State-Endangered Bobcats Gaining Wild Sanctuary in New Jersey Piece by Piece Thanks to Nonprofit
