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- Senior Extension Associate, Natural Resources (NTRES/DNR), College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
As a Sr. Extension Associate and 4-H Department Program Leader, I am responsible for developing and implementing statewide natural resources educational programs for forest owners, 4-H Youth, CCE County Educators and other natural resource professionals.
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Research
research overview
- Forest Biodiversity and Sustainable Production of Wood-Based Biofuel. Deer Management.
research activities
area(s) of concentration/expertise
keywords
- biodiversity
- forest management
- natural resources
- wildlife management
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Publications
individual publications
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academic article
- Anticipating the next forest.. NY Forest Owner Magazine. 50. 2012
- Factors inhibiting the regeneration of your forest: the role of deer. NY Forest Owner Magazine. 50:3. 2012
- Master Stewards of the Woods. NY Conservationist. 6:8-11. 2012
- NY Master Forest Owner Volunteer Testimonials. NY Forest Owner Magazine. 50:12-13. 2012
- Use of “Earn-a-Buck” Hunting to Manage Local Deer Overabundance. Northeastern Naturalist. 19:159-172. 2012
- Evaluating Peer Impacts of the Master Forest Owner Volunteer Program in New York. Journal of Extension. 49. 2011
- Volunteerism and forestry: a good match. J. For.. 91:40-41. 1993
- Assessing impact of recreation on wildlife: a classification scheme. Wildlife Society Bulletin. 16:58-62. 1988
- Do workshops work? . Journal of Extension. 26:19-21. 1988
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- Looking for a few good forest owner volunteers in 2010 2010
- Cornell Small Farms Program 2007
- Marketing Biodiversity in the Sugarbush 2007
- Master Forest Owner: Stories from the Woods 2007
- Looking for a few good volunteer forest owners 2006
- Reducing recreation liability risk 2006
- Reducing recreation liability risk 2006
- Stories from the woods 2006
- Chronic wasting disease now in NY State and West Virginia 2005
- Understanding chronic wasting disease in New York State 2005
- Enhancing the stewardship of your forest. Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University. . 2004
- Enhancing the stewardship of your forest 2004
- Southern Finger Lakes Chapter delivers a solid program 2004
- Master Forest Owner/COVERTS Volunteer Program 2003
- Western Finger Lakes spring ’03 woodswalk 2003
- A tale of two visits: one a victory, one a draw 2002
- Advice for the lucky 2002
- Attracting woodland wildlife: a primer 2001
- Volunteers making a difference 2001
- Another great year for the MFO/Coverts Program 2000
- Tree value: a basis for woodland management 2000
- Tree value: a basis for woodland management 2000
- What are my trees worth? A reason to manage your farm’s woodlot 2000
- Master forest owner update 1999
- Reaching private woodland owners through Coverts: how well are we doing? 1999
- You build it and they will come: a wildlife primer 1998
- Translating science into policy for better wetland management 1996
- NY’s corps of Master Forest Owner/COVERTS volunteers tops 130! 1995
- NY’s Master Forest Owner/COVERTS program 1994
- A call for Master Forest Owner/COVERTS volunteers 1993
- New corps of Master Forest Owners certified 1993
- Land stewardship and wildlife conservation for the future 1991
- Our love for the land 1991
- Do workshops work? 1988
- Bibliography for Christmas tree growers 1984
- Solid fuel safety in New York 1983
- Woodlands: Wild apple trees attract wildlife 1982
- Bibliography of fuelwood use and management 1981
- More wildlife on your woodlot 1981
- Woodland owners may get help with firewood management 1981
- A case for bowhunting 1980
- Assistance for New York forest owners 1980
- Bibliography for forestland owners: I – Forest management 1980
- Bibliography for forestland owners: II Forest products 1980
- Christmas tree selection and care 1980
- Tree seedlings should be ordered now 1980
- Wild apple trees attract wildlife 1980
- Guide to selecting and acquiring tree seedlings 1979
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- Assessing deer habitat needs. Activity guide 2000
- Forestry best management practices for water quality 2000
- Tree measurements and value estimation. Activity guide. 1999
- Wildlife response to silviculture. Activity guide 1999
- Lesson 2: Managing woodlands for timber (revision) 1993
- Lesson 3: Managing woodlands for firewood (revision) 1993
- Preface 1991
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chapter
- The Northern Forest as a New Commons . Proceedings of Aiken Lecture Series. 87-99. 1993
- Challenges for public- and private-sector land managers in the conservation of biological resources. Conserving Biological Resources. 333-344. 1991
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conference paper
- Woodland Pool Conservation – An Issue-Based Approach . Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals Bi-Annual Meeting. 2008
- Forest landowner networks: exploring information exchange and behavioral outcomes (USA). Proceedings of the International Union of Forestry Research Organizations, International Symposium on Small-scale Rural Forest Use and Management: Global Policies versus Local Knowledge. 51-56. 2008
- Deer and chronic wasting disease in New York State: A workshop for sportsmen, farmers, and outdoor writers. Workshop Proceedings, 13 August 2005, East Syracuse, NY. 22. 2005
- Proceedings of satellite videoconference “Deer in Rural Woodlands” . Cornell Cooperative Extension Department of Natural Resources. 2001
- Analysis of the attributes of ‘Master Volunteer’ extension programs. Proc. of Second National Extension Resources Conf.. 49. 2000
- Earn-a-Buck at the Arnot Forest: applying QDM in New York. Strategies for stewardship of New York’s natural resources. Proc. of NY Tri-Society Meeting. 17. 2000
- Proceedings of Economic Aspects of Forest Stewardship. Cornell Cooperative Extension Department of Natural Resources. 2000
- A compilation of suggestions for coordinators of ‘Master Volunteer’ extension programs. Leading the way toward sustainability: extension in the new millennium. Proc. of 9th National Extension Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Conf.. 243. 1999
- Can quality deer management (QDM) improve deer management in forested landscapes?. Proc. Niagara Frontier Forest Owner Workshop. 55-59. 1999
- Can quality deer management (QDM) improve deer management in forested landscapes?. Informing Private Landowners of Opportunities for Enjoying and Managing their Forest and Rural Properties for Environmental Quality and Economic Vitality, Proc. Niagara Frontier Forest Owner Workshop. 55-59. 1999
- Proceedings of the Capital District Forest Owners Workshop. Cornell University - Department of Natural Resources. 1999
- Proceedings of the Catskill and Lower Hudson Forest Owners Workshop. Cornell University - Department of Natural Resources. 1999
- Attracting woodland wildlife: a primer. Niagara Frontier forest owner workshop. Proceedings.. 52-55. 1998
- Proceedings of the Capital District Forest Owners Workshop. Cornell University - Department of Natural Resources. 1998
- Proceedings of the Niagara Frontier Forest Owners Workshop. Lockport, NY. Cornell University - Department of Natural Resources. 1998
- The northern forest as a new commons. Proceedings of Aiken Lecture Series. 87-99. 1993
- Conversion of a second growth stand to black walnut. Proc. First Conference on Agroforestry in North America, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, August 13-16, 1989. 127-133. 1991
- Evaluating forest owner workshops. Proc. 1988 Society of American Foresters National Convention, October 16 19, 1988, Rochester, NY. 363-367. 1989
- A diagnostic tool for analyzing visitor impacts on wildlife refuges: a basis for a systematic approach to visitor management. Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference. 82. 1988
- Effects of workshops on absentee landowners' woodland management decisions and actions. Proc. – Northeastern Area Cooperative Forest Management Supervisors/ Extension Foresters Conference, June 15-18, 1987, Burlington, VT. 34-49. 1987
- Woodland Wildlife Demonstration Project. Proc. 5th Extension Fisheries and Wildl. Workshop, Oct. 11-15, Jekyll Island, GA. 1987
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document part
- Earn-a-Buck at the Arnot: Applying Quality Deer Management in New York. 17. 2000
- The potential of quality deer management to meet regional population goals 1998
- Conversion of a second growth hardwood stand to black walnut Juglans nigra. 7. 1990
- Solid fuel safety appraisal of residential stoves in New York. 9. 1982
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manual
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report
- Foresters’ perceptions of forest regeneration and possible barriers to regeneration in New York State 2010
- An Evaluation of the NY Master Forest Owner Volunteer Program: A Survey of Woodland Owners Visited by a NY Master Forest Owner Volunteer. 39. 2009
- An Evaluation of the NY Master Forest Owner Volunteer Program: Master Forest Owner Activities and Impact. 51. 2009
- Assessing deer impacts and management options at a landscape scale: a survey of landowners in the Towns of Caroline and Venice 2008
- Understanding chronic wasting disease in NY State 2005
- Understanding chronic wasting disease in New York State: The first step to regional disease control. 16. 2005
- Writing forestry stewardship plans: tools, techniques, and training 2003
- Tug Hill stand management model: A guide for discussing economics with nonindustrial forest owners. 56. 1991
- A guide to managing human activity on National Wildlife Refuges. 78. 1986
- Fire safety appraisal of residential wood and coal stoves in New York State: Summary report. 12. 1984
- Managing small woodlands for timber. 56. 1984
- Fire Safety Appraisal of Residential Wood and Coal Stoves in New York State. 160. 1983
- Fire Safety appraisal of residential wood and coal stoves in New York State 1983
- Fire safety appraisal of residential wood and coal stoves in New York State. 304. 1983
- Environmental Report 1982
- Environmental Report. Section E 1982
- Recreation in New York: an overview 1980
- Analysis of Deer Forums as an effective public relations tool in relation to deer management in New York State 1974
- An Evaluation of the Impact of the New York Master Forest Owner Volunteer Program 2010
- Series of information pamphlets for each of 7 watersheds detailing status and plans pertaining to the NYS DEC Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy 2010
- Woodland Owner Cooperation 2010
- The Power of Peer Learning Programs in Natural Resources 2009
- Initiating Private Forest Landowner Stewardship Planning 2005
- Understanding chronic wasting disease in NY State 2005
- A guide to preparing better management plans 2003
- Tools and techniques for enhancing forest stewardship plans 2002
- The promise of QDM 2001
- Volunteers making a difference 2001
- Developing a custom portable sawmill enterprise 2000
- Forestry best management practices for water quality 2000
- Enhancement of wildlife habitat on private lands 1999
- “Dos” and “don’ts” for conducting a master volunteer extension program 1999
- Enhancement of wildlife habitat on private lands (revision) 1998
- Evaluating NED (Northeast Decision Model) 1997
- New York State 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Invitational Handbook, First edition 1997
- New York State 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Invitational Leader’s handbook 1997
- Sawtimber management for small woodlands (revision) 1995
- Uses and values of constructed wetlands 1995
- . 47th NY State Woodsmen’s Field Days program guide 1994
- Agricultural Wetlands: Values for Landowners 1994
- Assistance for New York Forest Owners (revised) 1993
- Master Forest Owners ready to help neighbors 1993
- Migratory birds get their day in the sun 1993
- New York Master Forest Owner/COVERTS Program 1993
- Plants for improving wildlife habitat around your home (revision) 1993
- Raccoon (revised) 1993
- Red Fox. Gray Fox (revised) 1993
- Master Forest Owners program promotes forest stewardship 1992
- Partners in flight studies decline of songbirds 1992
- Directory of forestry, fish & wildlife publications (revised) 1991
- Assessing impact of recreation on wildlife: A classification scheme 1988
- New York’s forest rangers protect lives and resources 1988
- Select and order tree seedlings now 1988
- A guide to managing human activity on national wildlife refuges 1987
- American Tree Farm System offers benefits to forest owners 1987
- Bark art 1987
- Build a bird feeder 1987
- Care for wild apple trees to attract animals and birds 1987
- Do you know any famous or big trees? 1987
- Draft horse logging workshop at Arnot 1987
- Farmers and wildlife benefit from CRP 1987
- Give wildlife your old Christmas tree 1987
- Help for forest owners 1987
- Leaf prints 1987
- New York is implementing steel shot regulations 1987
- Read about wildlife in New York 1987
- TV series features great American woodlots 1987
- Trees used in your home 1987
- Wildlife add value to our world 1987
- Woodsmen’s field days set 1987
- Learn to manage your woodland with home study course 1986
- Program philosophy and evaluation in Extension 1986
- Bibliography of wood preservation and use 1985
- Bibliography for Christmas tree growers 1984
- Eastern Coyote (Canis latrans) 1984
- Lesson 3: Managing woodlands for firewood 1984
- Lesson 6: Practical considerations in planning and conducting woodland management 1984
- Timber Management for Small Woodlands 1984
- Timber management for small woodlands 1984
- Solid fuel safety in New York 1983
- Your trees can grow money 1983
- Assistance for New York forest owners (revised) 1982
- Bibliography of Fuelwood Use and Management 1982
- Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)/Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger) 1982
- Raccoon (Procyon lotor) 1982
- Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) 1982
- Woodlot Management Workshop Hosting Package 1982
- American Woodcock 1981
- Black Bear 1981
- Cottontail Rabbit 1981
- Eastern Wild Turkey 1981
- Ring-necked Pheasant 1981
- Ruffed Grouse 1981
- Snowshoe or varying hare (Lepus americanus) 1981
- White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) 1981
- Woodland owners get help with firewood management 1981
- Acid precipitation and vegetation 1980
- Bibliography for forestland owners: I – Forest management 1980
- Bibliography for forestland owners: II – Forest products 1980
- Tree seedlings should be ordered now 1980
- Wild apple trees benefit wildlife 1980
- Christmas tree selection and care 1979
- Guide to selecting and acquiring tree seedlings 1979
talks and presentations
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- Impact of deer on regeneration. Controlling Nuisance Wildlife Workshop. Cornell Coop. Ext. of Oswego Co., June 2005, Oswego.
- Nutrient value of deer foods and correlation to herd health and habitat. NYS Chapt. Mtg. The Wildlife Society, Feb. 2003, Utica.
Teaching
teaching overview
- I am the lab instructor for NatRes 325 (Woodlot Management and Maple Syrup Production)that is offered bi-annually. I also oversee 1 undergraduate enrolled annually in the Arnot Forest summer intern program, participate in the annual Environmental Career Skills freshman orientation workshop conducted annually and annually give 2 or 3 guest lectures and lab field trips for other CALS cources.
Service
outreach overview
- My focus is on wise use and management of NY's natural resources, including forest and wildlife. My primary audiences are CCE County Educators, NY Master Forest Owners, 4-H youth, and private rural landowners. My principle outreach modes are regional workshops, the NY Master Forest Owner Volunteer Program, and newspaper and magazine articles. Topics and issues I have expertise in include deer management, silviculture, invasive forest plants, grassland birds, biodiversity, and wildlife habitat enhancement.
service to the profession
- NYS Invasive Species Advisory Committee Member 2009 -
- The Wildlife Society, New York Chapter Representative on NYS Invasive Species Advisory Committee 2008 -
- National 4-H Forestry Invitational Planning Committee Member 2003 -
- Assoc. of Natural Resources Extension Professionals Member 1997 -
- Northeast Forest Resources Extension Council Member 1990 -
- THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY Member 1979 -
- Assoc. of Natural Resources Extension Profestionals Board Member - 2012
- The Wildlife Society, New York Chapter Officer, Vice President 2006 - 2007
- Master Forest Owner Program Director - 2007
- Master Forest Owner/New York Forest Owners's Association Advisory Board Committee Committee Member - 2007
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Background
education and training
- M.S. in Wildlife Science, SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry 1979
- B.S. in Wildlife Science, Cornell Univ. 1974
awards and honors
- Heihberg Memorial Award, 2007
Other
college
- CALS
research keyword
- biodiversity
- forest management
- natural resources
- wildlife management
name prefix
- Mr.