Manahawkin Wildlife Management Area

Manahawkin Wildlife Management Area
Manahawkin Bottomland Hardwood Forest


Location	Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey
Nearest city	Manahawkin
Coordinates	39°41′08″N 74°13′18″W / 39.68559°N 74.22174°W / 39.68559; -74.22174
Area	1,642 acres (664 ha)
Governing body	New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife

U.S. National Natural Landmark
Designated	1976

Manahawkin Wildlife Management Area (Manahawkin Bottomland Hardwood Forest) is a 1,642-acre (664 ha) wildlife management area near Manahawkin, Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in January 1976. It is known for its mature bottomland hardwood forest which contains examples of American sweetgum, red maple and black gum trees.

References

"New Jersey Wildlife Management Areas". New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife.
"National Natural Landmark Summary page". NPS. Feb 5, 2004. Retrieved 2009-03-08.

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v t e National Natural Landmarks in New Jersey
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List of National Natural Landmarks in New Jersey

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