Acushnet Cedar Swamp

Acushnet Cedar Swamp
Acushnet Cedar Swamp
Location Bristol County, Massachusetts
Nearest city New Bedford
Coordinates 41°41′32″N 70°57′35″W / 41.69222°N 70.95972°W / 41.69222; -70.95972Coordinates: 41°41′32″N 70°57′35″W / 41.69222°N 70.95972°W / 41.69222; -70.95972
Area 1,100 acres (450 ha)
Designated 1972

Acushnet Cedar Swamp is a 1,100-acre (450 ha) swamp located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.[1] It was designated a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service in June 1972.[2] The New Bedford Regional Airport borders the swamp to the south.

One of the State's largest, wildest and most impenetrable swamps, and an outstanding example of the diversity of conditions and species in the glaciated section of the oak-chestnut forest.[2]

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References

  1. "Town of Dartmouth, Priority Development and Protection Areas" (PDF). Southeast Regional Planning and Economic Development District. September 2008. p. 11. Retrieved 2013-03-12.
  2. 1 2 "Acushnet Cedar Swamp National Natural Landmark". National Park Service. US Gov. Archived from the original on 7 May 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-17.
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