Preserved Properties

Preserved Properties

“Since its inception, SJLWT and its predecessors have been responsible for or assisted in the permanent preservation of over 2800 acres of land throughout South Jersey.”

South Jersey Land & Water Trust Preserves

Oldmans Creek Preserve

Located in the town of Auburn, Oldman's Township, Salem County, SJLWT's home preserve is a 39-acre forest featuring 3,000 feet of stream frontage along Oldman’s Creek. The property was acquired by SJLWT in 2009 and includes old-growth forest and a circa 1790s house that serves as the SJLWT Office. The property formerly served as Camp Kimble Boy Scout Camp from 1938-1967, and then became the home of the Auburn Hills family campground from 1967-1982. OCP is open to the public from sunrise to sunset and offers multiple trails for hiking, bird watching, canoe and kayak access to Oldmans Creek, and passive enjoyment of nature.

Homan Property

The 30-acre Homan property, which backs up against the Oldmans Creek Preserve, was permanently preserved on March 9, 2021 as public open space and wildlife habitat by a partnership of South Jersey Land and Water Trust (SJLWT), the state Green Acres Program and the NJ Office of Natural Resources Restoration. This Preserve lies along the Oldmans Creek, which is the boundary between Gloucester and Salem Counties. The expansion consists of a mix of farmland and forested upland and wetlands and includes a ravine with streams that feed into the Oldman’s Creek. In 2025 we were able to plant over 8,600 native trees to help reforest this wonderful area.

Carney's Point

This property located in Carney's Point, Salem County was generously donated to SJLWT in 2015 to be permanently preserved as wildlife habitat with no hunting allowed, and features 76 acres of woodlands, bordered by horse pastures and agricultural fields. Carney's Point Preserve is not open to public access at this time unless accompanied by SJLWT staff. Organized nature walks are periodically scheduled and may be available upon request.

Daniel/Lummis Pond Preserve

This 68-acre property is located in Lawrence Township, Cumberland County. The property is surrounded on three sides by the Nature Conservancy’s Lummis Pond Preserve, so this acquisition by SJLWT, made with assistance from a partner organization – Natural Lands – fills a hole in that preserved forest. The habitat of the Daniels/Lummis Pond property is primarily oak and mountain laurel upland and is especially beautiful in May when the mountain laurel is in bloom.

Other Properties Preserved by South Jersey Land and Water Trust

Tall Pines State Preserve

Tall Pines is 110 acres of grasslands, woodlands, small ponds and freshwater wetlands in
Deptford and Mantua Townships, Gloucester County, just south of the Borough of
Wenonah. Mantua Creek flows through its center. The preserve is home to an unusually
rich and diverse number of bird species. This 112-acre former golf course, was preserved

in 2015 after 8 years of efforts, and is the first State Park in Gloucester County. The
preservation was spearheaded by a grassroots citizens group called The Friends of Tall
Pines State Preserve in partnership with SJLWT. Read more about this park here.

Open Public Access

Cedar Lake Property

This 114-acre forested upland and wetland on Cedar Lake in Monroe Township, Gloucester County and Buena Vista Township, Atlantic County, was preserved in 2001 by a coalition of partners, including SJLWT. Its preservation was preceded by the Cedar Lake wetlands restoration project completed by SJLWT and partners. Cedar Lake is a headwaters of the Great Egg Harbor Wild and Scenic River and is located in the Pinelands National Reserve.

Open Public Access

The Daniels Property

Located in South Harrison Township, Gloucester County, this property is one of the few untouched forested parcels of land in the upper Oldmans Creek watershed. It was preserved by SJLWT in 2008 and was purchased in part with funding from a chemical Superfund site settlement and NJ Green Acres funding. The New Jersey Conservation Foundation accepted ownership of the preserve at the time of closing. The 100-acre property features vernal pools, wooded wetlands and mixed hardwood forests.

Open Public Access

The Nacote Creek Preserve

South Jersey Land Trust, in conjunction with the New Jersey Conservation Foundation and NJ Green Acres, assisted in the preservation of 290 acres of woodlands along the Nacote Creek in Port Republic, Atlantic County in the Mullica River Watershed. The habitat contains a variety of Pinelands plant communities including Atlantic White Cedar swamp, Red Maple, and Pitch Pine lowlands, upland oak forest, and successional forest composed of Red Cedar with some brackish tidal marsh.

Open Public Access

Andalaro Property

This 55-acre prior farm in Deptford Township, Gloucester County, sits on the bank of Big Timber Creek and was preserved by SJLWT in conjunction with the NJ Green Acres Program in 1999. Beginning in 1929, three generations of the Andaloro Family farmed the land, which is now designated as a NJ Wildlife Management Area and managed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife. The site offers woodlands, streams, grasslands and wetlands, which serve as important habitat for birds and other wildlife in a highly developed corridor of the county. The property includes 25 acres of wooded stream buffer and 30 acres of fields that were slated for a 90-unit housing development prior to preservation.

Lodge Property

This 42-acre farm was preserved by SJLWT in conjunction with the NJ Green Acres Program and the Coastal Eagle Fund court settlement fund. It is located in West Deptford Township, Gloucester County, and established the first state-owned Wildlife Management Area on Mantua Creek when it was preserved in 2006. The property boasts 1,500 feet of stream frontage along Mantua Creek, one of the last remaining undeveloped sections of the stream offering wildlife habitat and passive recreational opportunities. Public access may be limited, and the public is encouraged to contact NJ Fish and Wildlife to request options for use.

South Jersey Land and Water Trust Easements

Vineland High School Property

This 48-acre woodland located in Vineland, Cumberland County, was generously donated to SJLWT in 2015 to be permanently preserved with no hunting allowed. SJLWT preserved the property through the establishment of a conservation easement to protect the habitat in perpetuity. In 2017 the land, which is located directly across the street from the Vineland High School, was donated to the High School for use in their environmental education program, cross county trails, and designation of an area to provide for agricultural education. SJLWT holds the conservation easement and is responsible for enforcement of use restrictions.

Limited Public Access

Lodge-Groves Property

This 5-acre property is a lovely private garden in Williamstown maintained by its two owners, Mr. Lodge and Mr. Groves. SJLWT has accepted the easement that will be placed on the property upon the passing of the owners, preserving it permanently. At that time the ownership will pass to The ARC Gloucester, an agency that enables individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to live, work, and socialize in their chosen communities. It will be used by The ARC as an educational and training center for gardening, landscaping, and floral

design education and job training. SJLWT will work with The ARC to facilitate its care and programming.

No Public Access

Farmland
The South Jersey Land & Water Trust serves as a Coordinator for Farmland Preservation.
(No Public Access Unless Specified)

David and Lynn McAlister Farm

This property is approximately 54-acres in size, and is contiguous and/or in close proximity to more than 430-acres of previously preserved farmland in Franklin Township. The County of Gloucester holds the easement on the property, and is responsible for future monitoring to ensure it continues to operate within the parameters of the Farmland Preservation Program.

The DiGregorio Farm

This 59 acre farm is located in Carney's Point, Salem County and was preserved in 2011 by SJLWT with funding from New Jersey's Farmland Preservation Program and the Federal Farmland Preservation Program. This farm was preserved as a result of SJLWT's successful effort to expand Salem County's Farmland Preservation Area (ADA) to include this area of Carney's Point Township.

The Yetneck Farm

This 78-acre farm in Carney's Point, Salem County, was preserved in 2011 by SJLWT with funding from New Jersey's Farmland Preservation Program and the Federal Farmland Preservation Program. The Yetneck Farm was also able to qualify for preservation as a result of SJLWT's successful effort to expand Salem County's designated Agriculture Development Area to include this portion of Carney's Point Township.

The Sassi Farm

This 85-acre family farm located in Carney's Point, Salem County, was preserved in 2005 through the NJ Farmland Preservation Program. The Sassi family purchased the farm in the 1920s. Preservation efforts were initiated by SJLWT in 2000. The preservation of this property started a trend of farmland preservation in Carney’s Point and paved the way for the subsequent preservation of the nearby Yetneck and DiGregorio Farms.

Woolwich Township Farms

These properties were preserved through Woolwich Township’s Municipal Farmland Preservation Program, which SJLWT oversaw as the Program’s facilitator. The preservation of these farms was a cooperative effort funded by the State Agriculture Development Committee, the County of Gloucester, and Woolwich Township.

The County of Gloucester holds the easements on these properties and is responsible for future monitoring to ensure they continue to operate within the parameters of the Farmland Preservation Program. SJLWT managed and facilitated the preservation process for all these farms.

The Cali Farm - This property consists of 77 acres of agricultural land in Woolwich Township, Gloucester County and was preserved in perpetuity in 2008.

The Finocchiaro Farm - This 26-acre property in Woolwich Township, Gloucester County, was preserved in 2008 after 7 years of preservation eﬀorts. The property was viewed by the Finocchiaros as “a family farm – an investment in

everyone’s future."

The DeLuca Farm - This 83-acre farm, preserved in 2014, had approval for 31 residential building lots before it was preserved permanently.

The Vandergracht Farm - This 20-acre horse farm produces hay to support its small operation. The property had preliminary subdivision approval before being preserved in 2014. Preservation of this property created a nearly contiguous stretch of preserved farmland in the township.

The String Farm/Woolwich Investors - This 38-acre farm on Harrisonville Road and Russell Mill Road in Woolwich Township was at one time a dairy operation. It was preserved in 2017.

The Russo-Previtera Farm - This 56.45-acre farm on Warrington Mill Road, Woolwich Township, was preserved in 2015.

Franklin Township Farms

These properties were preserved through Franklin Township’s Municipal Farmland Preservation Program, which SJLWT oversees as the Program’s facilitator. The preservation of these farms was a cooperative effort funded by the State Agriculture Development Committee, the County of Gloucester, and Franklin Township. The Gloucester County Office of Land Preservation also provided a great deal of technical support throughout the preservation process, as did the Franklin Township Agricultural Advisory Committee.

The County of Gloucester holds the easements on these properties and is responsible for future monitoring to ensure they continue to operate within the parameters of the Farmland Preservation Program. SJLWT managed and facilitated the preservation process of all these farms.

The Phillip A. Danko Farm - The Philip A. Danko farm is a 30.724-acre parcel and is utilized for the growing of nursery stock and feed corn. Mr. Danko’s family has owned the property since 1931, and he himself was born in the house that still sits on the property. The property is currently farmed by the Bellone family, who own the 51-acre parcel that borders the Danko farm. The Bellones utilize the Danko property as a component of their overall agriculture operations, which encompasses more than 400 farming acres in Franklin Township.

ABNC Farm (Corwonski) - On April 23, 2020 settlement took place on the ABNC Inc. (Corwonski) farm in Franklin Township. The preservation of this farm was a cooperative effort between the State Agriculture Development Committee, the County of Gloucester, and Franklin Township. SJLWT managed and facilitated the preservation process. The ABNC farm is 86-acres in size, and is utilized primarily for the growing of various field crops and vegetables. The preserved property has been in the Corwonski family for decades, and according to the landowners it was their father’s wish that the property always remain a farm, which is now assured, as a result of the property’s inclusion in the Farmland Preservation Program. This property was also the first farm to be preserved under SJLWT’s agreement with Franklin Township as facilitator for its Municipal Farmland Preservation Program.

The Graiff Life Enterprises LLC Farm -The Graiff Life Enterprises LLC farm is a 22.010-acre parcel and is utilized for the growing of fresh market vegetables. The Graiffs purchased the property in 2020 and utilize it as a component of their overall agriculture operations, which encompasses more than 500 acres in 3 different states. The property is also contiguous to more than 300 acres of previously preserved farmland, and in close linear distance to more than 150 additional preserved farmland acres.

The Bellone Farm - The Andrew and Thomas Bellone farm is a 51.206-acre parcel that was preserved in 2023. It is utilized primarily for the growing of nursery stock. The Bellone family has owned and farmed the property for a decade and utilize it as a component of their overall agriculture operations, which encompasses more than 400 farming acres in Franklin Township. The parcel is contiguous to the 31-acre Philip Danko property, which the Bellones also farm as part of their agriculture business. SJLWT also oversaw the preservation of the Danko farm in October 2023.

The LaRose Farm - The Catherine and Martin LaRose farm in Franklin Township is an 18.040-acre parcel and is utilized primarily as an equine farm for breeding, boarding, training and rehabilitation. The LaRoses have indicated that they also plan to begin growing organic produce on the property in the near future. The LaRoses have worked and lived on the farm since 2004 and became full owners of the property in 2022. The property is also in close linear distance to more than 250 additional acres of preserved farmland.

Martorana Farm - On September 30, 2025 settlement took place on the Zachary and Kristina Martorana farm in Franklin Township. This property was preserved through Franklin Township’s Municipal Farmland Preservation Program, which SJLWT oversees as the Program’s facilitator. The preservation of this farm was a cooperative effort between the State Agriculture Development Committee, the County of Gloucester, and Franklin Township. SJLWT managed and facilitated the preservation process. The Martorana farm is a 135-acre property in the Pinelands Rural Residential (PRR) area in Franklin Township. Approximately 30 acres are used for field crops (currently soy) and the majority of the remaining 105 acres is managed under a Forestry Stewardship Plan. This is the first farm preserved in Franklin Township utilizing the SADC’s new Farmland Preservation Funding Formula, which provided additional value to the property based on such characteristics as its ground water recharge capabilities, surface water quality classification, and upland forest area.

Bellone Farm

LaRose Farm

In addition, the South Jersey Land Trust directly preserved or assisted in the preservation of the following properties:

102 acres of woodlands on West Park Drive, Upper Deerfield Township, Cumberland County adding to the Township’s preserved open space.

29 acres of open fields and pond in Scullville, Cape May County preserved with the assistance of SJLT. This property is located at the mouth of the Great Egg Harbor Wild and Scenic River. Its preservation expanded the existing NJ Fish and Wildlife Management Area.

60 acres of farmland and wooded stream corridor on Raccoon Creek in Logan and Woolwich Townships

325 acres in Hamilton Township, Atlantic County protected by a conservation easement

Egg Harbor City: 0.5 acres of pinelands forest in Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County, currently owned by SJLWT

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