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Important Bird Areas are sites that provide essential habitat
for one or more species of birds and that make a contribution
to the long-term viability of native avian populations in New
Jersey.
This site guide offers a comprehensive look into the most
important sites in NJ for breeding, wintering and migrating birds and for native
bird populations in NJ. It is a valuable resource for communities, landowners, land planners,
conservation and wildlife professionals, conservation organizations, governmental agencies
and other stakeholders interested in conservation. This publication will also be used to
educate landowners and community members about conservation opportunities at their local
IBAs and will provide the necessary background to our volunteer-based Adopt-an-IBA Program.
This site is the cumulation of data
submitted by hundreds of volunteers. This data was carefully reviewed and checked
against site selection criteria by an IBA Technical Committee made up of professionals
in the field.
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