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The Central Pine Barrens overlays and recharges a portion of a federally designated sole source Aquifer for Long Island's drinking water. Under the terms of the 1993 Pine Barrens Protection Act, the area comprises a 45,000 acre (180 km&2) "preservation area" where new development is prohibited, and a 47,000 acre (190 km&2) "compatible growth area" where development is permitted under strict guidelines. The Central Pine Barrens Commission and the Migliarino-San Rossore-Massaciuccoli (MSRM) Regional Park in Tuscany , Italy are "twin parks" under a New York State program which supports such programs with the goal of sharing knowledge and experience between the citizens of both regions. SOURCES/EXTERNAL LINKS
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