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SUMMARY:Where Conservation Meets Tax Planning
DESCRIPTION:Building on the legacy planning conversations at the New York Forest Owners Association May annual meeting\, this free webinar takes the conservation toolkit one step further — into the specifics of how different financial situations match different conservation strategies. \nRobert Davis (CEO\, Winnakee Land Trust) and Nick Jensen (Mercer Advisors and NYFOA Treasurer) will walk through several typical forest landowner profiles — a retiree managing RMDs or Roth conversions\, a recently retired couple selling some acres to fund retirement\, a landowner with significant land value but modest income\, an heir uncertain what to do with inherited forest land — and show how conservation tools (easements\, donations\, bargain sales\, the NY Conservation Easement Tax Credit\, FCELT) might work for each. \nIf you’ve ever thought “that conservation idea sounds interesting\, but I have no idea whether it would actually work for me” — this session is built for you. We’ll reserve time at the end for questions. Please note that this event is geared toward general education only\, not personalized financial\, tax\, or legal advice. (Decisions about your specific situation should be made with your own CPA and attorney.) \nIf you have a specific scenario that you would like to see covered in this webinar\,\nplease email uri@winnakee.org\, and we will do our best to cover it.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/where-conservation-meets-tax-planning/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T090000
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SUMMARY:Forest Carbon Markets for the Family Forest Owner
DESCRIPTION:Forests are increasingly being valued for their ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the\natmosphere\, helping to combat climate change. This has created economic opportunities for\nforest owners to participate in carbon market programs. Now\, eligibility requirements are as\nlow as 30 and 40 acres of wooded property. \nDepending on owner objectives\, this may be an option to explore. Attendance offers an\nopportunity to learn more about the concept behind carbon credits and learn about the details\ninvolved in program participation. \nPresenters:\n1. Ian Crisman\, DEC\, Providing an overview of carbon markets and programs in NY State\n2. “Family Forest Carbon Program” Emily Trent\n3. “Land Yield”\, representative \nRegistration: Email to dpatrickbrennan@hotmail.com by 7/15/2026. \nThis program is a collaboration between AFC/NYFOA and the Cattaraugus County CCE\nintended for both AFC members and the CCE’s community\, who may not be NYFOA members.\nCattaraugus CCE’s publicity will have their own registration process. There is no charge for\nattendance.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/forest-carbon-markets-for-the-family-forest-owner/
LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension – Cattaraugus County\, 28 Parkside Drive\, Ellicottville\, NY\, 14731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allegheny Foothills (AFC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T090000
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SUMMARY:Releasing the Reality of the Existing Forest - WFL/AFC
DESCRIPTION:Bruce Robinson\, our Forester for over the past 20 years\, will guide us through one of the great challenges facing landowners.  Specifically\, ownership of a commercially high-graded forest (approximately 99.7%).  The existing forest has a high percentage of trees which have already been rejected by the industry.  Unfortunately\, these low-quality trees have the ability to represent the future forest.  Starting over is impractical for private landowners.  Few landowners have the luxury of 60-90 years needed for the new forest development.  Substantial Taxes\, the greatest ownership deterrent and combined with the element of time\, create the negative side of the equation.  Forest managers must apply management which improves the grade of the forest and shortens the number of years without forest income.  This recovery should begin with and be sustained by commercial cutting.\nWe will discuss the difference between a forest which has developed naturally to attain certain attributes such as volume\, quality\, vigor and vitality in contrast with that of a forest that might have the same volume but the quality\, vitality\, and vigor have been compromised.  Why do some trees\, and entire forests\, seem to grow so slowly\, while trees of similar size in another forest seem superior?  We will discuss what makes a tree young (it is not age)\, mature (yes\, it has everything to do with upbringing)\, and even how to recognize over-maturity (it happens even with seedlings).  Wouldn’t it be great to find superior trees throughout the forest and make them young again? Our theme will be ‘Releasing the Reality of the Existing Forest’. As Bruce would say\, Love the Forest!\nPlease arrive at 9 a.m.  Light breakfast fair will be available as well as fresh water.  A short preview of the woods walk will be made by Bruce Robinson before we head out into the woods.  There are stairs to consider\, rocky roads and paths\, some mild uphill challenges for some folks\, and dress for the weather/bugs/outdoors.  We will host this woods walk rain or shine. \n     After the presentation\, we invite you to please stay for lunch.  Cook your own hot dog(s) over an open fire\, chili\, salads\, snacks\, fruit\, and s’mores for dessert.  You are welcome to stay and enjoy time around the campfire\, visit with friends\, and in his usual delightful humor\, Bruce is always available to answer questions.  All are welcome. We would appreciate your communicating directly with us as to the number of people in your group attending\, so that we might better prepare the food needed to satisfy each of you. \nPlease RSVP that you will attend and the number in your party to:  colettemorabito57@gmail.com or call 585/248-0654\, please leave a message.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/releasing-the-reality-of-the-existing-forest-wfl-afc/
LOCATION:Collette and David Morabito\, 6067 White Creek Road (County Road 17)\, Friendship\, NY\, 14739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allegheny Foothills (AFC),Western Finger Lakes (WFL)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Collette & David Morabito":MAILTO:colettemorabito57@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:NAC Wellesley Island Woodswalk
DESCRIPTION:The New York Forest Owners Association’s Northern Adirondack Chapter\nannounces its second Woodswalk of the 2026 season\, to be held at 45608 Landon\nRd\, Wellesley Island NY in Jefferson County on Saturday July 25\, 2026. Our hosts\nDarrel and Judy Rippeteau will show us the effects of an eight-foot deer exclusion\nfence on plant growth. Participants will see firsthand the progress created over\nthree years\, as wildflowers\, native grasses and desired tree species have taken\nhold and continue to thrive in this setting. Darrel will further explain his efforts to\ncompost forest cuttings and display his ongoing garden projects.\nThis is an easy walking\, minimal effort event limited to 20 participants\ncommencing at 10:00am. Lunch will be served overlooking the American channel\nof the St. Lawrence Seaway at the conclusion of this approximately two-hour\nevent. Bathroom facilities are available on site. Pré-register by text message\nScott Bonno at 315-854-7788 or by email glenmeal@yahoo.com by July 23\, 2026.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/nac-wellesley-island-woodswalk/
LOCATION:Darrel and Judy Rippeteau\, 45608 Landon Road\, Wellesley Island\, NY\, 13640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Adirondack (NAC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Bonno":MAILTO:glenmeal@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:CDC First Forestry Friday Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join us August 7th at 8:30 AM for a woods walk at the Rensselaerville State Forest. We will kick off the walk off at 9:00 and likely wrap up before noon. This walk is a jointly sponsored event with the Capital District Chapter of NYFOA and Tyler Levy DEC Forester and ISA Certified Arborist with the Division of Lands and Forest DEC Region 4. Rensselaerville State Forest is a good example for softwood plantation management and has a variety of treatments that have occurred over the years (strip cuts\, intermediate thinning\, overstory removals\, etc.) and ongoing work. This area will demonstrate the potential for softwood plantations and what  regeneration harvests look like. Parking is somewhat limited and we will be driving to a few different locations in this state forest\, if you can carpool that would be great. There will be a little walking through the project areas.\n\nSee the map below for the initial meeting location and parking.\nIt is strongly suggested that you come in from Cheese Hill Road and not Route 353. The Pin identifies the location for the meeting location.  Location 42.501751\,-74.217680\n\nRSVP Carol Mc Donald @ Happyinthehollow@gmail.com\, or call 518-605-0639. Hope to see you there
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/cdc-first-forestry-friday-event/
LOCATION:Rensselaerville State Forest\, Cheese Hill Road
CATEGORIES:Capital District (CDC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol McDonald":MAILTO:happyinthehollow@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:CDC Second Forestry Friday Walk
DESCRIPTION:Please join us August 28th at 8:30 AM for a woods walk at Beebe Hill State Forest. We will kick off the walk off at 9:00 AM and likely finish up before noon.The second walk is jointly sponsored by the Capital District Chapter of NYFOA and DEC Division of Lands and Forest. Beebe Hill State Forest is primarily hardwoods which recently had an intermediate thinning to prepare for the regeneration harvest. We will see first hand what managing hardwoods might look like and talk with the DEC team about the process and other relevant topics and support for taking on such a project on private lands.\n\nThe walk will be about 100 yards from the parking area identified on the map below to the log landing area. If  anyone has mobility concerns\, they can park at the log landing but space is very limited.\n\nRSVP Carol McDonald at Happyinthehollow@gmail.com\, or call 518-605-0639.\n\nPlease see the pin for our meeting area 42.341253\, – 73.472070.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/cdc-second-forestry-friday-walk/
LOCATION:Beebe Hill State Forest\, Austerlitz
CATEGORIES:Capital District (CDC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol McDonald":MAILTO:happyinthehollow@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T090000
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SUMMARY:NAC Final Woodswalk - 2026
DESCRIPTION:We have an exceptional event in store for you on Saturday August 29\, 2026. The\nNew York Forest Owners Association’s Northern Adirondack Chapter announces\nits final Woodswalk of the season\, to be held at 301 Chipman Corners Rd\, Lisbon\nNY 13658 commencing at 9:00 am. Our host Dan Rutherford is very active in his\nforest and is the face of a multi-generational effort involving his father\, siblings\nand many other family members\, who collectively own over 400 acres. There is a\nlong history of silvicultural work\, which continues today with Dan’s participation\nin grant opportunities. The family has undertaken planting several different tree\nspecies and Dan continues to operate a Bandsaw mill to market forest products\nfrom the property. We will make a stop at the mill to get a real time view of the\nmill in operation. Dan will also highlight the history and current state of the maple\noperation\, which is a blend of modern practices and some old school tried and\ntrue methods. Finally\, he will also discuss efforts to manage the deer herd by\nleasing a family-built cabin to an out-of-the-area hunt club and his lease\narrangements with local farmers to offset property taxes.\nThere will be a significant bit of walking involved in this event; however\, the\nterrain is very friendly with little elevation change. We will break at midday for a\nbrown bag lunch. Please note\, there are bathroom facilities available at one stop.\nDoor prizes will be awarded at days end. Pre-register by text message Scott\nBonno at 315-854-7788 or by email glenmeal@yahoo.com by July 23\, 2026.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/nac-final-woodswalk-2026/
LOCATION:Dan Rutherford\, 301 Chipman Corners Rd\,\, Lisbon\, NY\, 13658\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Adirondack (NAC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Bonno":MAILTO:glenmeal@yahoo.com
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