New Jersey SR101 declares natural lands as essential infrastructure and recognizes the need for land conservation.

New Jersey SR101 declares forests, farms, wetlands, and open spaces as essential infrastructure, recognizing their role in providing environmental, economic, and public health benefits. The resolution highlights the need for coordinated land conservation to achieve statewide goals, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of natural infrastructure in managing stormwater, reducing flood risk, and improving air quality. It also underscores the importance of conserving 500,000 acres by 2050 to support a thriving landscape for both people and wildlife.

New Jersey SR101 declares natural lands as essential infrastructure and recognizes the need for land conservation.

New Jersey SR101 declares forests, farms, wetlands, and open spaces as essential infrastructure, recognizing their role in providing environmental, economic, and public health benefits. The resolution highlights the need for coordinated land conservation to achieve statewide goals, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of natural infrastructure in managing stormwater, reducing flood risk, and improving air quality. It also underscores the importance of conserving 500,000 acres by 2050 to support a thriving landscape for both people and wildlife.