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Christmas Trees by Seth Werkheiser

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Christmas Trees

Buying a tree for your home? Thinking of growing Christmas trees? See our recommendations on soil preparation, planting, shearing, weed control, pests. and more.

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shiitake mushrooms on sale at a farmers' market in NYC

Forest Farming

Shiitake mushrooms are one of the valuable crops that forest owners can cultivate in their woods, along with fruits, nuts, and berries.

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Accepting Applications!

The CommuniTree Steward program is a volunteer service-based program through Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) that offers FREE training in tree biology, tree identification, and tree planting and maintenance for young trees.

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Exotic Bush Honeysuckles

Invasive Plants

Many plants that are now considered invasive started out as popular garden ornamentals. Learn more about what plants to avoid in your garden.

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Hiking through the woods

Enjoying Wildlife in the Forest

Forests give us a wonderful opportunity to see and enjoy wildlife. Learn how to protect the wildlife as you enjoy it.

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Dealing with Trespassers

"Posted" signs are a common sight around farmsteads in New York. Farms and rural landowners use these signs to alert potential trespassers.

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Last updated May 14, 2025

Forestry

  • Agroforestry
  • CommuniTree Stewards
  • Master Forest Owners
  • Tree Management
  • Urban & Community Forestry
  • Woodlot Management

Useful Resources

CCE Wildlife Management & Forestry

NYS DEC Private Forest Management

Municipal Officials Guide to Forestry in NYS

USDA Forest Service-Northeastern Area

Want to identify a tree? Check out our Dichotomous Key!

Need to identify a tree in the winter? Try ourĀ Winter Tree ID Key!

Maple Production

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Cornell Sugar Maple Research & Extension Program provides activities, information and research projects on maple production.

Cornell Arnot Forest

Arnot Teaching and Research Forest

Cornell Arnot Teaching and Research Forest: Embracing a conservation ethic through support of research and education that balances sustainable production and the maintenance of ecological function.

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Cornell's ForestConnect provides forest owners with educational resources to help them make decisions about the management of their property.

Events

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  • Avoiding The Bite: Tick Biology And Prevention Workshop
    Saturday, May 31
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • 2025 Annual Meeting
    Thursday, October 16
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Onondaga County

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East Syracuse, NY 13057
TEL: (315) 424-9485
FAX: (315) 424-7056
onondaga@cornell.edu
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