The Pine Barrens occupy over 1 million acres in New Jersey. The reserve is larger than Yosemite National Park. Amidst the sandy expanse of pines is a peculiar ecosystem that challenges the traditional idea of a forest. It harbors unique species such as the exotic Pine Barrens Tree Frog, the Timber Rattlesnake, and the largest pygmy pine forest on Earth. Insectivorious plants lay in wait amidst acidic wetlands.
Rivers flow from arid sugar sands and never run dry.
Beneath this landscape is hidden a sea of fresh ground water. The Pine Barrens will take viewers into this hidden landscape. It's deepest secrets are revealed. The need to ensure preservation could not be more immediate. Nearly half of the historic pine barrens have been lost to development and agriculture.