Atlantic coastal pine barrens
| Atlantic coastal pine barrens | |
|---|---|
The Pine Barrens of New Jersey | |
Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens encircled in magenta | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Nearctic |
| Biome | temperate coniferous forests |
| Borders | |
| Bird species | 212 |
| Mammal species | 45 |
| Geography | |
| Area | 9,000 km2 (3,500 sq mi) |
| Country | United States |
| States | |
| Climate type | Humid continental (Dfb), humid subtropical (Cfa) and oceanic (Cfb) |
| Conservation | |
| Habitat loss | 30.06% |
| Protected | 22.9% |
The Atlantic coastal pine barrens is a now rare temperate coniferous forest ecoregion of the Northeast United States distinguished by unique species and topographical features (coastal plain ponds, frost pocket), generally nutrient-poor, often acidic soils and a pine tree distribution once controlled by frequent fires.