b'Our Countrys First National ReserveCongress created the Pinelands National Reserve (PNR) through the passage of the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978. The PNR is the first National Reserve in the United States. The PNR is approximately 1.1 million acres and spans portions of seven counties and all or part of 56 municipalities. The reserve occupies 22% of New Jerseys land area and it is the largest body of open space on the Mid-Atlantic seaboard between Richmond and Boston.The reserve is home to dozens of rare plant and animal species and the Kirkwood-Cohansey aqui-fer system, which contains an estimated17 trillion gallons of water.In 1979, New Jersey formed a partnership with the federal government to preserve, protect and enhance the natural and cultural resources of this special place.Through its implementation of the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan, the New Jersey Pinelands Commission protects the Pinelands in a manner that maintains the regions unique ecology while permitting compatible development.Pineland Ownership Contract # 5627 K & B BagelsApproximately 500,000 acres or 43 percent of2021 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine - JBMLthe Pinelands National Reserve is in public ownership, based on 2013 tax records. This includes federal,More Than Just Breakfast!state, county and municipally owned lands, be they developed or held for conservation purposes. Fresh Baked BagelsThe vast majority of public lands are ownedBreakfast Sandwichesby the State of New Jersey. They include parks,Egg PlattersSubsforests and wildlife management areas suchBurgers & Hot Dogsas Wharton, Bass River, Brendan T. Byrne,CheesesteaksBelleplain, Island Beach, Colliers Mills andWingsSaladsGreenwood.Visitor attractions such as Batstoand much more!and Double Trouble are located in the PinelandsCatering For All Military And Private EventsArea and administered by the New Jersey 396 Lakehurst Rd, Browns Mills, NJ 08015Minutes from Browns Mills GatePhone Order Ahead OnlineDepartment of Environmental Protection. StateContract# 5635 IKEDA FAMILY CHIROlands are also home to the Richard Stockton(609) 893-2400 www.kandbbagels.com2021 Military Appreciation Resource MagazineUniversity in Galloway Township.Federally owned properties of significant size include Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington and Ocean Counties, the Warren Grovehttp://drdavidikeda.comgunnery range in Burlington and Ocean Counties,David W. Ikeda D.C.the Federal Aviation and Administration Technical Center in Atlantic County, the Forsythe NationalBoard Certified Atlas OrthogonistWildlife Refuge and the Cape May NationalSound wave treatment for a gentle effective approach to Wildlife Refuge.enewed health and relief from discomfort without manipulation.Approximately 570,000 acres in the PinelandsrNational Reserve have been permanently protectedFree Initial ConsultationMost Major Insurances AcceptedEvening & Weekend Appointments Availableas of February 2015. Although most of the protectedWe will be moving to a new location early in 2021 to 3027 Rt 206 in Columbus with the same phone number.lands are publicly owned, nonprofit conservationMansfield Center23659 Columbus Road.continued on page 30 Suite 2AColumbus, NJ609-298-7700Thank You For Your Service Military Appreciation Resource Magizine 29'