Albany Pine Bush Preserve (Albany, New York)

USA / New York / Westmere / Albany, New York
 park, forest, National Natural Landmark
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Preserving Albany's unique pine barrens and numerous wildlife, including the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis). It is one of the 20 largest inland pine barrens in the world and is designated a National Natural Landmark. Many pleasant trails for hiking (or snowshoing).

3,100 acres of protected land.
4,610 acres of protected land is the goal.
Managed by:
Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission
Consisting of:
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Historical Preservation
City of Albany
Albany County
Town of Colonie
Town of Guilderland
The Nature Conservancy
4 private citizen representatives

albanypinebush.org/
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany_Pine_Bush
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Coordinates:   42°42'59"N   73°52'25"W
This article was last modified 3 years ago