Natural Resources

On-line Resources for New York’s Rural Landowners

The US Forest Service released the 2011 edition of Federal Income Tax on Timber: A Key to Your Most Frequently Asked Questions, a quick-reference guide to timber tax laws impacting woodland owners. Complete with the new tax law updates, this publication provides a timely tax reporting information for the 2011 return filing season.

Forest Connect–

ForestConnect is the on-line portal to woodland resource information in New York, connecting people who use and benefit from woodlands to the knowledge and resources needed to ensure sustainable production and ecological function on private rural lands.

Master Forest Owners Program –

Over 140 experienced, trained and motivated volunteer MFOs are available throughout New York, ready to assist peer woodland owners with the information needed to manage their woods and become better stewards of their properties.

 Cornell Sugar Maple Program–

The Cornell Sugar Maple Program exists to improve the production and use of maple products by working with producers, consumers and others interested in this fascinating and traditional New York agricultural and woodland product.

 Invasive Plants and Insects–

A clearinghouse for science-based information, breaking news and new and innovative tools to prevent, detect, control and manage biological invaders in New York.

Agroforestry –

How, When and Why of Forest Farming -

Information on mushrooms, medicinal plants and other non-traditional, non-timber forest products can be found at these websites.

 Natural Gas-

Find the latest unbiased and verifiable information on natural gas, wind farms and other energy development issues that affect the rural landscape.

 NYS DEC–

Department of Environmental Conservation foresters serve private forest owners by advising on management activities tailored to meet individual ownership goals.  Foresters provide expert advice on wildlife habitat improvement, erosion control, tree planting, recreation enhancement, sugar bush management and silviculture.  Federal cost-sharing programs and the state property tax reduction programs are administered by DEC foresters.

New York Forest Owners Association–

The mission of the New York Forest Owners Association (NYFOA) is to promote sustainable forestry practices and improved stewardship on privately owned woodlands in New York State.

 New York Tree Farm–

The New York Tree Farm System is dedicated to expanding positive forest practices across New York’s forestland.

New Farm and Forest Enterprises–

Valuable and comprehensive information for the new or diversifying farmer for successful start-up and expansion of farm and forest-based enterprises.