Jason Howell, stewardship coordinator for the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, said the alliance is glad DEP is taking "essential steps" in stemming the tide of damage.
"This first project has only addressed several out of a total of 220 damaged sites, but we are hopeful that the DEP now recognizes the seriousness of this issue and will work with us and other groups to reduce and prevent further loss to scenery and habitat on public land," he added.