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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The Forest Incentives Program Act Making Its Way Through Congress
The Forest Incentives Program Act is now making its way through Congress ...read more
ESFPA Announces Their Upcoming Virtual Meeting Schedule
ESFPA is going VIRTUAL for our Regional Meetings 2020! We have scheduled three regionally focused meetings and one general business meeting. Members are welcome to attend any and all meetings. ...read more
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

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Stacey and Jeannine Kazacos
Having both worked in the diplomatic service representing the U.S. in embassies in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and elsewhere, Stacey and Jeannine Kazacos travelled a great many miles before settling into their current retired life in upstate New York. Jeannine, a French-Canadian, is originally from New Brunswick, and Stacey was born in Syracuse. They met while studying at McGill University in Montreal, spent their working lives travelling the world, and when their respective careers eventually wound to a close, they considered many possible locales for retirement, including Greece, Canada, Alaska, and Southern Africa, but the call of home must have been strong, as in 2007 they purchased a 96 acre wooded property (including a log home) in Mount Vision, Otsego County to which they moved permanently in 2015.
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