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Ridgewood NJ, this is the Schedler Neighborhood. Most of these trees, a total of 8 acres (mature trees) will be clear cut. This area will be decimated to make way for multiple, artificial turf fields and concrete parking lots and next year your property taxes will most likely be raised to save the environment and plant trees.
North Jersey is home to a diverse range of wildlife. Despite being highly urbanized in certain areas, there are still pockets of natural habitats like Schedler Park and protected areas that support various species. Here are some examples of wildlife you can find in North Jersey:
- White-tailed Deer: North Jersey has a healthy population of white-tailed deer. These graceful animals can be found in wooded areas, parks, and even suburban neighborhoods.
- Black Bears: North Jersey is known for its black bear population, particularly in the northwestern parts of the region. The bears inhabit forested areas and occasionally venture into suburban areas in search of food.
- Eastern Coyotes: Coyotes are adaptable and can be found in both rural and suburban areas of North Jersey. They are primarily nocturnal and tend to avoid human interaction.
- Red and Gray Foxes: Both red and gray foxes can be found in North Jersey. They are skilled predators and are known for their cunning and agility.
- Raptors: North Jersey is home to a variety of raptors, including bald eagles, ospreys, red-tailed hawks, and great horned owls. These birds of prey can be spotted near bodies of water or soaring above open fields.
- Small Mammals: North Jersey supports populations of smaller mammals, such as raccoons, skunks, opossums, and various species of squirrels.
- Waterfowl: North Jersey’s lakes, rivers, and wetlands attract a diverse array of waterfowl, including Canada geese, mallards, wood ducks, herons, and egrets.
- Reptiles and Amphibians: The region is home to several reptile and amphibian species, including turtles, snakes (such as garter snakes and northern water snakes), frogs, and salamanders.
- Songbirds: North Jersey’s forests and parks are havens for numerous species of songbirds, including cardinals, blue jays, robins, sparrows, warblers, and many more.
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bear seen in Wycoff / Midland Park
This current Council majority is a disgrace but only a fraction of the problem. The real culprits are the Village Engineer and Manager.
We had a bear on our property in Ridgewood last year. Also multiple fox families. Deer of course and eagles and hawks. We also have the most gorgeous array of small birds like cardinals. If Ridgewood really wants to be “green” then throw No Mow May to the curb and please protect our beautiful mature trees! We need them to process oxygen and everything else that SW read in the proclomation on trees. They are a natural resource that should not be expended because the sports associations are trying to claim the need for another field that will go unused like many of the existing ones around town.
Today one of my neighbors cut down multiple 4-5′ trunk diameter trees, all healthy. This place will one day be like the movie LORAX.
More than animals we have a diversity of idiots who do not understand nature and do not care about nothing but how to show off their property.
Anyway, my backyard is a sanctuary for gold finches, robins, cardinals, bluejays, rabbits, chipmunks, european starlings, warblers, chikadees etc. I love every single one of them.
I totally agree. We had two new neighbors who moved in several years ago. One had every single tree removed from his yard because he doesn’t like trees. The other neighbor removed at least half of the trees in his backyard. All trees in question were healthy. Our backyard is a sanctuary just like yours. It’s so enjoyable watching the various critters.
Big Old Beautiful tress are all that Ridgewood still has going for it.