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Bergen-Byron Swamp

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Bergen-Byron Swamp
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LocationByron / Bergen, New York, USA
Nearest cityRochester, New York
Area2,000 acres (8.1 km2)
Established1935
Governing bodyBergen Swamp Preservation Society
DesignatedMarch 1964

The Bergen-Byron Swamp is a protected 2,000-acre (810 ha)[1] swamp and nature preserve located in the towns of Byron and Bergen, New York. It is 400 million years old. The Bergen Swamp Preservation Society was formed in 1935 to protect and preserve this delicate ecological environment.

It was designated a National Natural Landmark[2] in 1964, the first such site to be designated.[3]

Flora and fauna

A list of all some of the most common organisms in the swamp are as follows:

Visiting

Individuals may visit,[4] but groups need to ask permission first.

See also

References