NYFOA was founded in 1963 to encourage well informed management of privately owned woodlands in New York State and to promote, protect, represent, and serve the interests of woodland owners.

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NYFOA Executive Director Vacancy Notice
NYFOA is looking for a highly skilled executive director to help us fulfill this important undertaking. This seasoned leader not only understands the key elements of sound forest management techniques for the private woodlot owner, but has proven experience translating a vision into practical applications, accessible to our membership. Above all, the executive director will be comfortable in a leadership role that demands clear communication and decisiveness. ...read more
SOT's "Tick and Tick Borne Diseases" Presentation to be Broadcast Live
SOT's April 15th Presentation on "Tick and Tick Borne Diseases" which was to be an in-person event has switched to a live webinar at the same time. ...read more
NYFOA Spring 2020 Program CANCELLED
Due to the COVID-19 situation, NYFOA President Art Wagner has cancelled this year's Spring Program that was to be held on April 25th. ...read more

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Peter Tonetti and Maureen Sullivan
Maureen Sullivan grew up on a farm outside of Waterville, NY. She eventually crossed paths with her now husband, Peter Tonetti, thanks to the fact that, in 1967, Peter’s dad retired from the Army and took a teaching job at Morrisville College. Both Maureen and Peter graduated from Waterville Central High School, in Oneida County, in the early 70s. They both pursued higher education degrees, with Maureen graduating from Cazenovia College in 1975 and getting her BA and MBA degrees from NYU. After graduating from business school in 1978, Peter went to work for Exxon for 10 years. The two got married in 1985, and in 1988, Peter began working for Phillips Electronics, where he stayed for 20 years. Maureen returned to school in 2002 to pursue a master’s degree in education, teaching at the elementary school level until they both moved to Clinton, NY, shortly before the credit crisis of 2008 hit as Peter started a new job at Hamilton College. Maureen has been working for the Admissions Office at Colgate University since 2011. After retiring in 2015, Peter has led a peaceful—although remarkably busy—retiree life in Cazenovia, NY, with their two sons and daughter scattered across the country/world.
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