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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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
First-ever "Into the Woods" Forestry Camp held
New York State Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball today highlighted the success of the first-ever “Into the Woods” Forestry Camp held at the Oswegatchie Educational Center in Croghan, New York. NYFOA President, Art Wagner, states: "A successful program and mini-grant money well spent." ...read more
NYFOA Members Participate in Forestry Awareness Day 2019
On March 5, 2019, four NYFOA members (Frank Winkler, Mike Zagata, Dick Gibbs, and Stacey Kazacos) attended Forestry Awareness Day (FAD) 2019 at the Legislative Office Building in Albany. FAD was organized by the Empire State Forest Products Association (ESFPA), an organization which supports many of the same major issues as NYFOA. ESFPA invited a number of its members and a select group of related organizations to send representatives to meet with NYS legislators and staffers to insure our message is heard. ...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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