Bear Swamp Preserve is a
Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. it works via affiliates or branches in 79 countries and territories, as well as across every state in the US.
Founded in 1951, The Nat ...
preserve
and
National Natural Landmark
The National Natural Landmarks (NNL) Program recognizes and encourages the conservation of outstanding examples of the natural history of the United States. It is the only national natural areas program that identifies and recognizes the best ...
in
Westerlo
Westerlo () is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises seven towns:
* Westerlo centrum
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* Tongerlo
* Heultje
* Voortkapel
* Oosterwijk
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In 2021, Westerlo had a total population of 25,288. The ...
,
New York. It consists of a pond and surrounding of swamp and woodland. It is recognized for its
great laurel
''Rhododendron maximum'' — its common names include great laurel, great rhododendron, rosebay rhododendron, American rhododendron and big rhododendron — is a species of '' Rhododendron'' native to the Appalachians of eastern North America, f ...
tree population. It has two nature trails totaling about in length.
See also
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List of National Natural Landmarks in New York
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The National Natural Landmarks in New York include 28 of the almost 600 National Natural Landmarks (NNLs) in the United States. Twenty-six landmarks are contained entirely within New York; the two exceptions are the Palisades of the Huds ...
References
External links
The Nature Conservancy: Bear Swamp Preserve
National Natural Landmarks in New York (state)
Geography of Albany County, New York
Nature Conservancy preserves in New York (state)
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