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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Save the Date! NYFOA Announces Fall Meeting
After a hiatus of several years NYFOA is re-introducing a Fall meeting. This year's event will be held on Saturday, September 28th. ...read more
DEC Announces 2019 DMAP Permits Must Be Applied For By August 1st
Does your woods have an open understory or an obvious browse line? These are clear signs of too many deer. To improve your woodland habitat, for the benefit of deer and other wildlife and for the sustainability of your forest, consider harvesting more antlerless deer. DEC’s Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) is available to help landowners in this situation. ...read more
SAC Welcomes a New Chairman
We are pleased to announce and welcome our new chapter chairman Bruce Cushing. We are excited to again have leadership and feel that Bruce will be a great addition to our slate of officers and committee. He has been a member of our chapter for many years and we have been able to get to know him as he has attended many of our events. We look forward to working with him –Thank You, Bruce, for joining us! ...read more

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Mike and Marilyn Arman
In 1990, Mike and Marilyn Arman and two friends bought 48 acres in Prattsburgh because they were attracted to the immense views from the top of the hill, the beauty of the land, the lure of the forests offering great hunting opportunities with their abundant wildlife, and the perfect spot for a seasonal cabin. They built the seasonal cabin and enjoyed their piece of paradise, but after 19 years only Mike and Marilyn were still interested in part-time living there and they bought out the other owners.
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