Franklin Parker Preserve
FPP also features an Atlantic white cedar swamp, a unique wetland ecosystem that is uncommon in the United States.
Franklin Parker Preserve (FPP) is a large nature preserve in the pinelands of southern New Jersey, managed by the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. This preserve spans over 16 square miles (10,000 acres) and is known for its diverse ecosystems, including wetlands, upland forests, streams, and cedar swamps. It is also rich in wildlife and is considered one of the best examples of the Pinelands' unique habitats.
The Franklin Parker Preserve is a remote yet ecologically rich representation of the Pine Barrens. It contains everything from wetland swamps and cedar forests to meadows and uplands.

Few left standing

Franklin Parker Preserve sign

White-tailed deer

Mid spring scrub oak bloom

Scrub oak about to release pollen

Sheep laurels in final stage of dormancy

Mountain laurel pre-bloom

Pink mountain laurel deep in forest

Large pink mountain laurel

Swamp

Whooper swan

Twilight cedar sky

Cool foggy morning

Grass island

Cloudy sunset



