Provisions of the Cooperating Forester Program
DEC has agreed to:
- Compile and distribute directory of Cooperating Foresters to the public and forest landowners
- Encourage landowners to use the advice and services of Cooperating Foresters in the management of their woodlands
- Promote cooperation and communication between Cooperating Foresters and DEC foresters
- Make available to Cooperating Foresters, scientific information on various aspects of forestry
- Report on accomplishments and evaluate the effectiveness of this cooperative program
Cooperating Foresters have agreed to:
- Promote science based silviculture and forest management on referred properties to meet landowner objectives and goals
- Adhere to the NYS Timber Harvesting Guidelines and the SAF Code of Ethics
- Acquire continuing forestry education
- Report to DEC, forestry accomplishments and participate in annual meetings with DEC
