Canisteo River Basin Unit
The Canisteo River Basin Unit Management Plan is a ten year plan for the multiple use of about 7,715 acres of wildlife management area and state forest land in Steuben County. The Canisteo River Basin Unit Management Plan was prepared by a committee of DEC Professionals at the Region 8 DEC office in 2003. It is comprised of eight state forests; Burt Hill, Cameron, Cameron Mills, Canacadea, Greenwood, Rock Creek, Tracy Creek, and West Cameron State Forests, and two Wildlife Management Areas; Helmer Creek and West Cameron Wildlife Management Areas.
The plan offers general information on the unit's history and geology, an inventory of the unit's resources, such as mineral resources, vegetative types and stages, fish, wildlife and habitat and a summary of identified issues, such as access, vegetative management and oil and gas leasing. It also describes the proposed goals and objectives and policy considerations in managing the unit.
The vision of the plan is to ensure the biological integrity, improvement and protection of the Canisteo River Basin Management Unit. This shall be done within the multiple use concept of management, which strives to serve the needs of the people of New York State by providing a broad based, biologically diverse ecosystem. This plan directs the future management of the property which will include such activities as maintenance and improvement of access to the site, managing natural vegetation, including native grasslands and woodlands, controlling exotic species and preservation of historical and archaeological resources.
Full Plan
Canisteo River Basin Unit Management Plan (PDF) (1.7 MB)
