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Bear Swamp Preserve

Coordinates: 42°28′27″N 74°03′34″W / 42.4742°N 74.0594°W / 42.4742; -74.0594
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Bear Swamp Preserve
Bear Swamp Preserve, September 2013
Map showing the location of Bear Swamp Preserve
Map showing the location of Bear Swamp Preserve
Location within New York
LocationWesterlo, New York
Coordinates42°28′27″N 74°03′34″W / 42.4742°N 74.0594°W / 42.4742; -74.0594
Area310 acres (1.3 km2)
Governing bodyThe Nature Conservancy
DesignatedMay 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

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  1. ^ a b "Bear Swamp Preserve". The Nature Conservancy. Retrieved 2013-02-25.
  2. ^ "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2019-04-15. Year designated: 1973
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