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Stafford Township opens accessible trail at Forecastle Basin after 350-tree reforestation
Summary
Stafford Township presented the completion of an accessible 2,600-foot asphalt trail at Forecastle Basin, highlighting more than 350 native trees planted, a pedestrian bridge, bollards to block ATVs and community stewardship funded in part through municipal support and partnerships including Access Nature and Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
Stafford Township presented the finished accessible trail at Forecastle Basin, telling the Pinelands Commission’s Policy & Implementation Committee the project added a paved route that allows wheelchair access around the park and included extensive plantings and community-led stewardship.
"It was 2,600 linear feet of pathway," said Louise, Stafford Township administrator, describing the new asphalt path and a walking bridge installed to tie the route together. "We planted over 350 native trees." She said plantings followed a native‑tree list prepared with Rutgers Cooperative Extension and that fence protection was used…
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