Fire is an essential element of the Pine Barrens ecosystem; many of the pine trees there rely on heat from fires to release seeds from their cones, providing for the growth of new trees.

Forest fires are a common occurrence in the Pine Barrens ... trees. Associated Press writer Michael Catalini in in Trenton, New Jersey, contributed. Major CT arena gets new name. With it comes big ...

WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor A wildfire left trees in the National Pine Barrens charred in Manchester Township, N.J., on April 12, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) New Jersey ...