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people once lived in the area. Beginning in the 17th century, the surrounding forests were cleared for
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that none of his heirs "shall cut the timber thereon."
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136:"Old Growth in the East: A Survey. New Jersey"
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155:"Saddlers Woods Conservation Association"
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50:The Arowmen and Erinwonek tribes of the
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209:Haddon Township, New Jersey
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122:List of old growth forests
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204:Old-growth forests
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106:American Chestnut
82:Eastern Black Oak
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128:References
29:New Jersey
110:Spicebush
102:Red Maple
86:White Oak
33:headwater
116:See also
41:wetlands
100:, and
60:timber
52:Lenape
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