We offer resources to help you protect and manage your woodlands.

Forestry

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Last updated April 11, 2023

Forestry

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 new Dichotomous Key!

Maple Production

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

Cornell Arnot 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.