2025 Green Acres Stewardship Application

Duke Farms will be seeking a grant from New Jersey Green Acres in the program’s 2024-25 funding cycle to support an array of projects aimed at a maximizing biodiversity and habitat quality while improving public access and building on prior ecological investments on protected lands. 

 The funding to be requested will support the following activities to be completed over a multi-year period include: 

• Invasive Species Removal and Replanting: Enhancing habitat through targeted removal of invasive species and replanting native shrubs and plants. 

• Deer Fencing Installation: Protecting restored areas through the installation of deer fencing, essential to accelerating restoration efforts and ensuring long term success. 

• Improved Public Access: Enhancing trail systems and accessibility, including educational signage to increase public engagement and awareness. 

• The development of stewardship tool for public lands management across New Jersey. 

The cost of phase I of the project is estimated at $1 million.  The Green Acres application request is for the maximum 50% of the project costs. 

The success of this grant initiative depends upon the community’s support and input.  Your perspective will help us shape these projects in a way that will advance Duke Farms’ goals and objectives but also reflect the views of the region’s population.

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