FORESTRY HANDBOOK - 2013 - Watershed Agricultural Council

January 2014The Watershed Agricultural Council’s Forestry Program continues to be committed to water quality protection through theprinciples of sound forest stewardship, strong wood-based economies, and working landscapes. As the Program matures, our efforts toreach more landowners, students, forestry professionals, and business owners have never been greater. Over the years, we’ve learnedhow important our partners are in helping us realize our mission and goals. This handbook was created to help users understand thespecific policies that govern the WAC Forestry Program. Whether you are a Watershed Qualified Forester writing management plansfor private landowners or a teacher seeking bus tour funds for her class to visit the watershed, this booklet should help you find theanswers you need.The contents of this booklet have evolved from The Watershed Forest Ad Hoc Task Force’s “Policy Recommendations forthe Watersheds of New York City’s Water Supply” published in July 1996. The Policy Recommendations, also known as “The GreenBook,” enabled the Watershed Forestry Program to grow thanks largely to its strong partnership with the New York City Department ofEnvironmental Protection and the US Forest Service.With headquarters in Delaware and Westchester Counties, the WAC Forestry Program team is here to help you. Our contactinformation can be found on the last page of the handbook. So call us or send an e-mail with any questions. We look forward to hearingfrom you.The WAC Forestry Programwww.nycwatershed.org