New Jersey Statutes Title 13. Conservation and Development Parks and Reservations 13 § 8-36

a. The selected route shall be compatible with the preservation or enhancement of the environment it traverses, and the boundaries of the right-of-way shall be established in such a manner that they protect the scenic values of the trail.

b. In selecting rights-of-way, the department shall give full consideration to minimizing the adverse effects upon the adjacent landowner or user and his operation.  Development and management of each segment of the trails system shall be designed to harmonize with and complement any established multiple-use plans for that specific area in order to insure continued maximum benefits from the land.