Why Do New York’s Woodlands Need Restoring?

Studies by Cornell University and The Nature Conservancy have indicated that up to 70% of New York’s woodlands are endangered by critical forest health issues. Without timely and comprehensive action, many of the environmental and economic benefits of our forests will be denied to future generations. NYFOA has launched the Restore New York Woodlands (RNYW) initiative to bring forest health issues and solutions to the attention of all forest stakeholders and the general public.

New York’s Forests – An Endangered Species?

Benefits from our woodlands

Woodlands provide indispensable ecosystem services to the planet, economic benefits to the state, and contribute to the quality of life for all citizens.

What are the problems threatening the future of our woodlands?

Research studies and articles

Learn more about the forest health crisis and the Restore New York Woodlands (RNYW) initiative.

Technical Resources

Technical resources concerning the regeneration of hardwood forests.

Finding a Forester

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