Located in the heart of the Capital
District Region, the Albany Pine Bush represents one of
the best remaining examples of an inland pine barrens ecosystem
in the world. This gently rolling sand plain is home to
an unique diversity of animals and plants, including 20
rare species and two rare natural communities.
Thousands of people visit the Albany Pine
Bush Preserve each year for outdoor recreation, research,
nature study and respite. The preserve positively and significantly
contributes to the quality of life in the municipalities
it crosses. Its 3,010 acres of protected Pine Bush
land are a cherished resource to local communities.
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission
was created by the NYS Legislature in 1988 to protect and manage
the unique and endangered natural communities and species of
the Albany Pine Bush for ecological, recreational and educational
benefits.
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