New England/New York Forestry Initiative

The New England/New York region contains over 52 million acres of forest land, including the largest intact block of temperate broadleaf forest in the Nation.

In 2008/2009, the New England Governors' Conference commissioned a Blue Ribbon Task Force to identify the most urgent land conservation issues facing New England. The Committee identified five principles to build a lasting conservation legacy for future generations. NRCS is supporting the Governor's effort by establishing the New England/New York Forestry Initiative. NRCS is committed to improving forest stewardship and wildlife habitat, and conserving the value of the region's forest landscape. The Initiative provides a combination of technical and financial assistance to landowners and land managers in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont to plan and install conservation practices that will improve forest health and productivity, reduce erosion and improve water quality, and improve fish and wildlife habitat.

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• New England/New York Forestry Initiative Fact Sheet (1.2 MB)

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Last Modified: 12/01/2011