Kindred Organizations

Organization NameContact Information
Audubon SocietyNew York has twenty-seven chapters listed on the web page. Chapters have individual web pages with varying ways to contact their leadership. Use the following link to find a nearby chapter: www.audubon.org/chapters?state=NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension OfficesUse the following link to find a local office: www.cce.cornell.edu/learnAbout/Pages/Local_Offices.aspx
ESFPA (Empire State Forest Products Assoc.)Although general phone numbers and email addresses exist, Muriel Church has always been very helpful and can be reached at mchurch@esfpa.org
Master Forest Owner ProgramPeter Smallidge MFO Progrm Director, 214 Fernow Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853 PH (607) 592-3640 pjs23@cornell.edu
Master Naturalist ProgramContact Kristi Sullivan at kls20@cornell.edu
National Wild Turkey FederationContact information for this organization is confusing, but start with this link www.nwtf.org/about/state/new-york
The Nature ConservancyThe Nature Conservancy has chapter offices and program offices across the state. A link to the page containing contact information is http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/newyork/contact/index.htm
NY Farm BureauNY Farm Bureau offices in Albany can be reached at http://www.nyfb.org/ or at 1-800-342-4143. A statewide monthly “Grassroots” is written at this office, and monthly newsletters from each of 12 chapters are edited at this office. Field Agent list is found at: ABOUT NYFB/FIELD STAFF or http://nyfb.org/about_nyfb/nyfb_staff.cfm?type=2
NY Land Trust AllianceA map with links to Land Trusts in each county can be found here http://findalandtrust.org/states/newyork36 Land trusts have been very supportive of NYFOA events.
NY Maple Producers AssociationHelen Thomas, Exec Dir. office@nysmaple.com 315-877-5795 Newsletter deadlines are Mar 1, June 1 and Oct 1. Helen will post on the website calendar at other times if requested.
NYSDEC, Lands and Forests OfficesA listing of regional DEC Lands and Forests offices may be found here http://www.dec.ny.gov/about/27790.html
PRISMs (Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management)A map showing the location of the 8 state PRISMs can be found at http://www.nyis.info/index.php?action=prism_partners. A list of individuals to contact is found at http://www.nyis.info/index.php?action=contact
Quality Deer Management AssociationMission statement: “To ensure the future of white-tailed deer, wildlife habitat and our hunting heritage.” Promotes harvests that maintain a healthy population in balance with existing habitat conditions and landowner desires. www.qdma.com
Ruffed Grouse SocietyThe Ruffed Grouse Society has four chapters located in NYS: Central NY (Tully), Mid Hudson (Kerhonkson), North Country (Moira) and Southern Tier (Elmira). Specific contacts for these areas can be found at http://www.ruffedgrousesociety.org/contact-info#.UjcPvbxUiUc
Society of American Foresters (NY)A link to the New York Society of American Foresters follows http://safnet.org/statesocieties/index.cfm
SUNY ESF (Syracuse Campus)David Newman, Prof., (315) 470-6534 email dnewman@esf.edu
SUNY MorrisvilleBruce Revette, Asst. Prof. in wood technology/building Ph (315) 684-6272 email revettbm@morrisville.edu
SUNY ESF Adirondack Ecological Center and Adirondack Interpretive center, NewcombPaul Hai, Program coordinator. pbhai@esf.edu (518) 582-4551 ext 104. Stacy McNulty AEC Interim Director, smcnulty@esf.edu (518)582-4551 ext 102, Bruce Breitmeyer Adirondack Forest Property Mgr. breitmeyer@esf.edu (518) 582-4551 ext 105
Tree FarmNY Tree Farm Office, PO Box 541, Lima NY 14485 PH 800-836-3566 email: nytreefarm@hotmail.com
Trout UnlimitedTrout Unlimited, dedicated to cold water fishing, has 32 chapters in NYS. They are interested in stream restoration which often requires tree cover adjacent to streams. Mutual partnerships might flourish. To see list of chapter contacts go to http://www.tu.org/connect/chapters-councils-near-you and search on a local zip code
USDA NRCSNew York NRCS has a central office in Syracuse, and 4 area offices located in Albany Area, Batavia, Marcy, and Walton. County offices can be found at the following link http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=NY
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