Tree Farm/Log Cabin/ Conservation Easement

Woods Walk

Saturday September 29, 2018

10 am to noon (or later)

West Fulton, NY

Join us for a NYFOA woods walk at the Rielly log cabin & tree farm on Saturday, September 29th. The property is 10 miles south of Middleburgh a few miles from Max Shaul State Park. The 125 acre property overlooking the Schoharie Valley was purchased in 1980. The log cabin was started in 1987. For almost 20 years firewood was cut and sold from the property. There have been two loggings. Over 3 miles of logging roads and ATV trails crisscross the property providing excellent hiking opportunities. Roughly 10,000 Christmas trees were planted in the late 80's and 90's. Growing them was a commercial venture that failed due to disease, drought, deer predation and the high cost of insurance.

About 6 years ago the property was placed under a Conservation Easement, and Chuck will share his experiences. This ensures that the property will forever remain intact and limits any additional building. Past activities such as logging, farming, raising Christmas trees and selling firewood are permitted under the Conservation Easement. NYS provides a generous yearly tax rebate. Most of the land is steep and forested. The east-west property line is 4800 feet long ending in ledges overlooking the adjacent valley. Contact Phil at 518 424 9087 (or at pwalton518@gmail.com) for additional details and directions. The event is free and open to the public.