NJ Highlands Council

The New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council Is Proposing the Conservation of 190 Acres Across Four Properties. Conservation Will Result in Enhanced Habitat Connectivity and Public Access, as Well as the Permanent Protection of Headwater Streams, Critical Wildlife Habitat, Forested Areas and Cultural Resources, Which All Contribute to the Intrinsic and Societal Value of the Highlands Region. in Addition, Each of the Four Properties Is Adjacent or Near Existing Preserved Lands. the New Jersey Highlands Council Will Work in Partnership With Specified County, Municipal, and Nonprofit Entities to Permanently Protect 190 Acres of Resources Across Four Properties Through Fee Simple Purchases With Deed Restrictions on or Before January 31, 2028. Upon Approval of Funding From United States Fish and Wildlife Service (usfws), the Highlands Council Will Work With Identified Project Partners to Complete Typical Land Transaction Costs Including Appraisals and Appraisal Reviews to Uasfla Yellow Book Standards, Surveys, Title Search, and Baseline Documentation.