N.J. Admin. Code § 7:50-6.21
Vegetation represents the most visible element of the essential character of the Pinelands and constitutes the fundamental structure of wildlife habitats, including the habitats of several species which are designated as threatened or endangered. The Pinelands landscape is comprised of a mosaic of plant associations which reflects the interaction of water, soil, topography, fire and human influence. The continued integrity of the Pinelands vegetation is essential to the preservation and maintenance of the essential character of the Pinelands. Therefore, vegetation clearing should be limited to authorized forestry activities, fire hazard mitigation, preparation of agricultural fields, and the minimum clearing necessary to permit construction of development or land use authorized by this Plan. In addition, landscaping materials employed in the Pinelands must be compatible with native vegetation in order to preserve the visual and ecological character of the Pinelands.
N.J. Admin. Code § 7:50-6.21