by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation If you missed the annual Big Tree Hunt put on by the New Jersey Forest Service this spring, the mammoth specimen you thought might be a contender is worth keeping an eye on. The event challenges New Jerseyans to find enormous trees; this year, a 100-foot red oak in Bergen County took the top prize. […]

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Somerset County is asking residents to provide feedback on the development of a countywide Local Safety Action Plan (LSAP). Residents are encouraged to participate in an online public survey and web mapping activity to share their concerns and suggestions. The LSAP will identify and prioritize transportation safety improvements to reduce fatal and serious crash-related injuries on county and municipal roadways. More […]

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