Bear Swamp Preserve

Bear Swamp Preserve
Bear Swamp Preserve, September 2013
Map showing the location of Bear Swamp Preserve
Location within New York
Location Westerlo, New York
Coordinates 42°28′27″N 74°03′34″W / 42.4742°N 74.0594°W / 42.4742; -74.0594Coordinates: 42°28′27″N 74°03′34″W / 42.4742°N 74.0594°W / 42.4742; -74.0594
Area 310 acres (1.3 km2)
Governing body The Nature Conservancy
Designated May 1973

Bear Swamp Preserve is a Nature Conservancy preserve[1] and National Natural Landmark[2] in Westerlo, New York. It consists of a pond and surrounding 310 acres (1.3 km2) of swamp and woodland. It is recognized for its great laurel tree population. It has two nature trails totaling about two miles (3.2 km) in length.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Bear Swamp Preserve". The Nature Conservancy. Retrieved 2013-02-25.
  2. ↑ "Bear Swamp NPS NNL Summary". National Natural Landmarks Program. National Park Service. Retrieved 2013-02-25.


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