Mission

The mission of the New York Forest Owners Association (NYFOA) is to promote sustainable forestry practices and improved stewardship on privately owned woodlands in New York State. NYFOA is a not-for-profit group of people who care about NYS trees and forests and are interested in the thoughtful management of private forests for the benefit of current and future generations.

Through local chapter and statewide activities such as woods walks and tours, the bi-monthly New York Forest Owner magazine, and affiliation with other organizations with similar objectives, NYFOA helps woodland owners to achieve their management objectives for their properties and encourages the appreciation of the qualities and importance of New York’s forests.

Core Values

Promoting science based resources to support woodland stewardship.

Supporting woodland owners in the long term stewardship of their forest resources.

Raising public awareness of the challenges to sustaining our forests.

Seeking collaborations with other organizations having similar goals and objectives.

Respecting private property rights as they relate to sustainable forest stewardship.