Following a public engagement process spanning several years, the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection has released a map clearly delineating legal roads for driving vehicles within Wharton State Forest. Designated roads on the Wharton State Forest Visiting Vehicle Use Map, the DEP explained, “enhance the visitor experience and public safety by supporting State Park Police patrols and the ability to conduct routine maintenance and improving access for emergency response personnel.
“Further, the map serves to ensure the protection of wildlife habitat and rare plant species found within the forest.
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