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  • 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: Eastern Tent Caterpillar: Problem in the Woods?

On a recent drive through the woods, I saw trees loaded with eastern tent caterpillar tents. When landowners see these tents on their trees, they often worry: are my trees doomed? And what can I do to save them?

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NEW ACTIVITES: Connect with a Community of Landowners

MyWoodlot has great content about caring for and enjoying your woods, but you can also learn a lot from the experiences of other landowners. We’ve added new activities that will help you connect with landowner-focused nonprofits throughout New York State.

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Events

  • Saw Mill River Audubon Volunteer Work Day: Choate Sanctuary +

    July 22 - Join the Saw Mill River Audubon Society for a volunteer work session to improve the trails and habitats of Choate Sanctuary. SEE MORE

  • An Introduction to Summer Foraging +

    July 22 - Explore the grounds at the Extension Education Center in Hudson and learn the value of woodlands and fields. Presenters Tusha Yakovleva and Tracey Testo will be your guides… SEE MORE

  • Catskill Cuisine with Chef Rob Handel +

    July 8 - Learn more about the early summer flora of the Thorn Preserve with chef and forager Rob Handel from Heather Ridge Farm and The Bees Knees Café. SEE MORE
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VIDEO: How To Use MyWoodlot

VIDEO: How To Use MyWoodlot

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

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Nocturnal Animal Calls of NY State

Nocturnal Animal Calls of NY State

Wild nighttime calls provoke excitement in some people and fright in others. he links below are the most common nocturnal animal sounds ... SEE MORE
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