This program
provides private forest owners of
New York State with the information and
encouragement necessary to
manage their forest holdings wisely.
The
term “Master” Forest Owner implies education
as in “School-Master”. The training the volunteers
receive complements their experience as forest owners.
Over 140 experienced and highly motivated volunteer MFOs are available statewide, ready to assist neighbor forest owners with the information needed to start managing their forests. All MFOs are graduates of a 4-day training program, where they learn about sawtimber and wildlife management, forest economics, and ecology. The MFOs continue to receive information updates, attend refresher classes and maintain contact with natural resource managers from private, public, and academic organizations.
Sponsors: USDA Renewable Resources Extension Program
New York Forest Owners Association
Robert H. Wentorf Foundation, Inc.
NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation - Div. of Lands and Forests
Cornell Cooperative Extension
as well as other private donations.
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