Cornell Cooperative Extension

Essex County
Forest

We offer resources to help you protect and manage your woodlands.

Forestry

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Master Forest Owners

The Master Forest Owner program provides private woodland owners of New York State with the information and encouragement necessary to manage their forest holdings wisely.

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Forest Farming

Shiitake mushrooms are one of the valuable crops that forest owners can cultivate in their woods, along with fruits, nuts, and berries.

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Agroforestry

Learn how to better utilize the natural resources in your local forests and community with our agroforestry page

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Chainsaw Safety

Find resources to help you choose a chainsaw that's right for you, and guidelines for using it safely and effectively, here on our Chainsaw Safety page.

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Woodlot Management

Visit our section of pages on Woodlot Management for resources that can help you make your woods healthier and more productive.

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Christmas Trees

Thinking of growing Christmas trees? See our recommendations on soil preparation, planting, shearing, weed control, pests. and more.

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Last updated February 12, 2019

Forestry

Maple Production

Cornell Sugar Maple Research & Extension Program provides activities, information and research projects on maple production.

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Cornell Uihlein Maple Research Station, Lake Placid

Cornell Arnot Forest

Visit the Arnot Forest Page

Cornell Arnot Teaching and Research Forest: Embracing a conservation ethic through support of research and education that balances sustainable production and the maintenance of ecological function.

Visit Cornell's Forest Connect website

Cornell's ForestConnect provides forest owners with educational resources to help them make decisions about the management of their property.

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NY Master Forest Owners

The Master Forest Owner Program provides private forest owners of New York State with the information and encouragement necessary to manage their forest holdings wisely.