• Discover activities you can do to care for and enjoy your woods. Click an interest below to get started.

  • What excites you about your woods? What worries you about them?

  • “When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.” – Aldo Leopold

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BEAUTY & SCENERY

Just being in and around nature can support your health and reduce stress. Find, protect, and enhance your woodlot’s scenic beauty. SEE MORE
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PRIVACY & TRESPASSING

Most trespassing is accidental. With a few steps, you can make your woodlot a more secure place to relax, reflect, and recharge. SEE MORE
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RECREATION

The woods are a great place for you and your family to get out, explore, and have fun. SEE MORE
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REDUCING TAXES

Owning land means paying taxes. You can’t escape them, but there are ways to reduce them. SEE MORE
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NATURE & WILDLIFE

Discover the many ways nature depends on your land, and find out how you can make it even more attractive to wildlife. SEE MORE
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INCOME

Money really can grow on trees. Your land provides lots of income opportunities, if you’re willing to work hard and be creative. SEE MORE
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PROTECT WATER

What you do on your woodlot affects people and wildlife downstream. Limit soil erosion to keep your trails intact and the water clean. SEE MORE
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PESTS

Some plants, insects, and animals can pose threats to your land and your enjoyment of it. Discover ways to address these troublemakers. SEE MORE
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FIRE & STORM DAMAGE

Fires, ice storms, and high winds can damage your woods. Learn how to deal with their effects. SEE MORE
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LEAVING A LEGACY

How can you protect your land for the future? With legacy planning, you can ensure the next generation receives land intact. SEE MORE
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NEW BLOG: Three Tricky Maples: Red, Norway, Sugar

MyWoodlot team member Tom Pavlesich has posted about his experience tapping the maple trees in his backyard and then using the sap to make maple syrup. If Tom’s posts have inspired you to tap some maples yourself, one of the first things you’ll need to know is how to identify different kinds of maple trees.

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NEW BLOG: The Old Stone Wall

The stone wall in front of the office is being demolished, one stone at a time. It isn’t father time taking back his children; it’s the hand of man removing what has become “untidy”, “unsightly”, and time-worn.

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Events

  • Eagle Watch Bus Tour +

    January 12, 26 and February 2, 9, Lackawaxen, PA - Take a scenic drive with an expert guide on a heated bus and look for eagles. 4 available dates. SEE MORE

  • Ashokan’s Second Annual Hot Chocolate Festival +

    February 17 - Warm up your winter with indoor and outdoor activities, crafts, lunch and several great flavors of hot chocolate provided by our executive chef Bill Warnes. SEE MORE

  • Animal Adventures: Who’s in the Woods? +

    February 17 - It’s hooting and hollering time in the woods! SEE MORE
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Connect with a Community

Connect with a Community

A great way to learn, and get help with your woods, is by connecting with other landowners who have experience ... SEE MORE
VIDEO: How To Use MyWoodlot

VIDEO: How To Use MyWoodlot

This short video shows you how to use MyWoodlot. ...

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