From the President

NYFOA’s 57 th Annual Spring Program was held on Saturday May 4, 2019 at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY. The program “New York State Woodlands: Past, Present, & Future Opportunities and Challenges” was both pertinent and timely given the current concerns of family forest owners to sustainably manage their woodlots. Hugh Canham, Emeritus Professor at SUNY ESF, began the program with a history of New York State woodlands. The financial, social, and environmental impact of our forests throughout the centuries shaped the way New York State developed and continues to impact our way of life. The economic impact of forestry is much more significant than most people would imagine. In addition, NYS has been and continues to be a leader in conservation initiatives to protect our forests and the environmental benefits they provide.

Peter Smallidge, Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University presented the most current strategies for successful woodlot regeneration. Deer impacts on natural regeneration are significant in many areas of NYS. Various means to minimize these impacts and improve the ability for successful regeneration were identified. The advantages and disadvantages of each technique presented will allow for individual forest owners to identify the best opportunity for their woodlot. Kristine Ferrare, CCE Onondaga County, and Gregg Sargis, director of Ecologic Management, The Nature Conservancy, discussed opportunities to prepare woodlots for more frequent disturbances. Given the fact that hundreds of invasive species of insects, diseases, plants, and other organisms are established in the United States, plans to combat their impact should be considered in forest management plans. Also discussed were similar considerations for extreme weather events (e.g. ice, wind, rain, and storms).

As a participant in the program, I once again realized that learning about current practices and strategies (in any endeavor) should be a life-long pursuit. In addition, the opportunity to have peer-to-peer discussions at the program with other landowners with similar concerns, helps formulate potential action plans. For on-going learning and sharing, participating in a local woodswalk or program is recommended for all forest owners. Please view these local opportunities on the NYFOA website and plan to attend a local event. NYFOA’s success is due to the  commitment of our members who volunteer their time and effort. Several members were recognized for extraordinary service to NYFOA, both state-wide and at the local chapter level. Their stories and contributions are featured on page 14 in this issue. Have fun in the woods this summer and stay safe! –Art Wagner NYFOA President

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. NYFOA is a not-for-profit group of people who care about NYS’s trees and forests and are interested in the thoughtful management of private forests for the benefit of current and future generations.

Join! NYFOA is a not-forprofit group promoting stewardship of private forests for the benefit of current and future generations. Through local chapters and statewide activities, NYFOA helps woodland owners to become responsible stewards and helps the interested public to appreciate the importance of New York’s forests. Join NYFOA today and begin to receive its many benefits including: six issues of The New York Forest Owner, woodswalks, chapter meetings, and statewide meetings. ( ) I/We own ______acres of woodland. ( ) I/We do not own woodland but support the Association’s objectives.

Name: _______________________ Address: ______________________ City: _________________________ State/ Zip: ____________________ Telephone: ____________________ Email: _______________________ County of Residence: ___________ County of Woodlot: ____________ Referred by: ___________________

Regular Annual Dues:

( ) Student $15 (Please provide copy of student ID) ( ) Individual/Family $45 ( ) Life $500

Multi-Year Dues:

( ) 2-yr $80 ( ) 3-yr $120

Additional Contribution:

( ) Supporter $1-$49 ( ) Contributor $50-$99 ( ) Sponsor $100-$249 ( ) Benefactor $250-$499 ( ) Steward $500 or more ( ) Subscription to Northern Woodlands $15 (4 issues) NYFOA is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) taxexempt organization and as such your contribution may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Form of Payment:  Check  Credit Card Credit Card No. __________________________________ Expiration Date ________V-Code______ Signature: _________________________ Make check payable to NYFOA. Send the completed form to:

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Welcome New Members

We welcome the following new members (who joined since the publishing of the last issue) to NYFOA and thank them for their interest in, and support of, the organization:

Name Chapter

David Baker WFL Brielle Dailey CNY Andy Galler LHC Cathy & Bill Garrett WFL Pat Gorham CNY Kim Hourigan and Barbara Morse WFL Martha Link CNY Bob Mosich WFL Mark Obbie WFL George Petrella AFC WJ Rodenhouse WFL Andrew Rowles CDC Sheppard Salon LHC