Sal Mangiafico, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Our forests are invaluable New Jersey’s forests are invaluable for the services they provide. These include being a home to valued plants and wildlife, providing recreation opportunities, and supporting ecosystem services like recharging aquifers, improving water quality, and serving as a carbon sink. Recently, a large wildfire in Wharton State Forest has reminded us of […]
Sal Mangiafico, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Introduction White-tailed deer are a native species to our area. Their population was relatively low in the early 20th century, but increased markedly during the last 100 years (NJDEP, 2021). Likely, the lack of large predators like wolves has contributed to the increase in deer densities in New Jersey. However, our changing landscapes also make […]