Erie County Forest Management Plan Update
Join us to learn about Erie County forests, forest management, and the plan update process.
WHEN: March 20, 2024, 6:00PM-7:30PM
WHERE: Chestnut Ridge Casino Meeting Rm - 6121 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Orchard Park, NY
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PUBLIC WORKSHOP
WHEN: March 20, 2024, 6:00PM-7:30PM
WHERE: Chestnut Ridge Casino Meeting Rm - 6121 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Orchard Park, NY
Erie County Forest Management Plan
About the Update
Erie County and their natural resources planning team CC Environment & Planning, are updating and developing a Forest Management Plan for twelve county owned forest lots. The Plan will be completed in 2025 and will build upon previous management plans, existing data, field studies, and regional plans and priorities. This update will examine the existing ecological conditions of the Erie County Forest Lots and provide recommendations for best management practicies moving forward. As a public entity that owns and manages thousands of acres of forested ecosystems, the County is sensitive to the multitude of ecological services that forests provide and seeks to develop best management practices in consideration of this range of services.
To see an overview map of the forest lots click here.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
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Allen Young (Erie County SWCD)
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Nate Morey (NYS Dept. of Env. Conservation)
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Mike Kasprzyk (Town of Holland)
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Sheila Hess (CC Environment)
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Ben Zimmerman (CC Environment)
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Erie County Environment & Planning
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Mark Rountree
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Emily Moll
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Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry
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Joshua Konovitz
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Kate Hilliman
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Participate
Share your thoughts and comments and take our quick survey!
Forest Management 101
Education and Engagement
Events and Planning
Schedule/Workshops
Forest Management Plan Resources
Resource Library
Here you will find documents, maps, and resources associated with the Erie County Forest Management Plan Update.
Forestry Management History
Fun Facts
Between 1928 and 1938, Erie County purchased 3, 153 acres of land for reforestation in the Erie County Southtowns, most of which was abandoned farmland.
Fun Fact
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) planted approximately 7.5 million trees within the non-forested areas of Erie County forestry properties.
Fun Fact
Erie County was the second county in the United States (first was Chautauqua County) to employ a county forester. The position was created in 1928 to lead the countywide reforestation program.
Fun Fact
The Erie County Bureau of Forestry was formed 96 years ago
on November 15, 1927.
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Public Workshops
To find out about local Forest Ranger Events and Programs, click here.
