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Oops, sorry, I made 2 consecutive posts on 2 different topics and messed the thread up. Low Ground Pressure equipment was in reference to the fire tower tree clearing project. The photo of what might be a loading platform was from earlier in the thread, and is located not far from where the...

For some reason I ended up back on the start of this thread and saw this post and picture. I think I now know what this is. It is a loading platform, sort of like a stand-alone loading dock, probably from CCC days. I guess you would back a truck up to it, unload onto this platform, then ??? Not...

I don't know who got the bid either. I guess I could have asked the guy but I didn't think of it. His trucks have commercial license plates, but no company name on them. Thanks for the link to the bid. (I guess I would call this a request for bids.) Can anyone explain what this means: "Work...

You might notice in the second photo above there are 4 visible trees still standing, right against the road. Those trees are really close to the power line, and a lot taller. But the guy working there said he wasn't concerned, and he could take those down without any problem.

The work started on areas #1 and #2 on the map, across E. Greenbush Rd from the Bass River Maintenance Shop and Fire Tower area. When I drove by, there was just one guy working. He was just quiting for the day and we talked a little. He was very friendly and knows a lot about trees and the...

I think this is where they park and start from. Looks like you could fit a whole bunch of Escalades or those other absurdly huge SUVs and trucks here... https://maps.njpinebarrens.com/#lat=39.813363887949606&lng=-74.41412191381009&z=20&type=hybrid&gpx=

They need a place where they can park 15-25 cars, and I don't think there are a lot of choices.

3 separate hikes, same leader, same start point, it looks like. First was 11/29/2019, second is 12/21/2019, and third is 1/1/2020. They do recycle the descriptions and directions sometimes, but I'm pretty sure the actual hike will be a different route. To add to the possible confusion, that was...

I heard that the tree clearing starts next week, Monday 12/16. After this week's 6-day Firearm Hunting season is over. I don't know anything more about it.

I think I know the guy who put that sign up. Loves his staple hammer, he does indeed. The sign is a paraphrase or summary. It would take several more trees to hold the entire set of rules. I'm not clear on what is the legal status of violating Administrative Code (NJAC, vs NJSA) such as the...

Yes, "Park", "Forest", and "Recreation Area" have specific meanings when designating State Park Service controlled land. Double Trouble is a State Park, Wharton is a State Forest. But in casual use they tend to use 'park' everywhere. For example, "Park Advisories" contains (seriously out of...

Not the way I read it. "Park" here refers to everything, and it is open sunrise to sunset. Except hunters get an extra half hour before and after. Some places have a "Day Use Area" with might be 8am to 8pm, or 8am to dusk. Of course campgrounds are 24/7 but only for permit holders. Enforcement...

Can't resist... Public service announcement: Clean Air NJ - Stop at the Click Campaign

It's up now: https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/first_day_hikes.html

I think when we post signs, it is usually 10 per mile, so about 520' between signs. Probably too far apart for "No Hunting", since a person could easly walk through without seeing a sign. 46er: Thanks for that picture... not so sure it is a good idea now.

I downloaded the latest (2019) shapefiles which now come along with tax data (MOD-IV), rather than a separate download. But I don't think that means they are 'synced' up better. There are still many lots with no ownership information, or no shapes. Or just missing data. Example: I was on Batona...

The 2020 Pinelands National Reserve wall calendars are out. These are produced by the NJ Pinelands Commission. You can get yours for free at the Bass River SF office, Brendan T Byrne SF office, or Batsto Visitor Center. It has great pictures. June is probably my favorite. If you want to see his...

Last year the info went up on the Parks & Forests web site around December 6th, so maybe 2 weeks or so from now.

Event announcement is below. The meet-up location is here. But just showing up without calling to register before-hand is frowned upon. I think that's because they want to know how many people are coming, and to turn people away if they hit the limit. But sometimes they increase the limit if...

This is for anyone interested in hiking through some of the same areas as in The "Flaming Plains", A PBX Hike. But not as difficult. Not like them. No wading neck-deep through rattlesnake-infested cedar swamps, for example. Bass River State Forest is planning an "#optoutside" hike on Friday...