2007 Accomplishments

·    Acquired an 11-acre parcel in the environmentally-sensitive Cedar Creek watershed and began negotiations on another.

·    Continued our vital work to document the presence of threatened and endangered species.

·        Continued working on the Elizabeth Meirs Morgan hiking and interpretive trail system.

·         Awarded two more scholarships honoring founding members Elizabeth M. Morgan and John A. Sly and continued work for the placement of a memorial at our Oak Leaf Preserve.

·        Conducted our Fourteenth Annual Spring Cleanup.  36 tons of trash were removed from the forest.  To date, more than 393 tons of debris have been removed from the vast Pinelands around the Forked River Mountains.

·   Sponsored and participated in a variety of educational events, like the Barnegat Bay Festival and Pine Barrens Jamboree, to promote a greater awareness about the importance and significance of the Forked River Mountain area.

·   Continued to publish our newsletter, “Forked River Mountain Views,” and update our website to report on our activities and educate the public about conservation and stewardship efforts in the area.