Our Projects

In 2023, FOREST intends to extend its reach and its beneficial impact by advancing efforts to raise funds for future projects which have been identified for sponsorship. These projects include:

Central Pine Barrens Science and Stewardship Programs

Housing for Central Pine Barrens Commission seasonal staff and visiting researchers including:
- Fire program seasonal staffing
- SPB Suppression and other emerging invasive or forest health issues...

Central Pine Barrens Scenic Roads Project.

The Central Pine Barrens Comprehensive Land Use Plan Volume 2 identified and described scenic roads in the Central Pine Barrens. Some of these roadways and highways could be eligible for consideration under the New York State Scenic Byways program. The project would entail further study and analysis of these roads and development of nomination applications to New York State.

Central Pine Barrens Water Resources Study.

Continuation of certains aspects of a joint Central Pine Barrens Commission-US Geological Survey study including monitoring of existing wells and study of coastal plain pond hydrology.

Twinning Program with Migliarino- San Rossore- Messaciuccoli (MSRM) in Italy.

Revitalize the Central Pine Barrens Commission partnership with Migliarino- San Rossore- Massaciuccoli (MSRM) park in Pisa, Italy. Facilitating this mutual exchange of information and management experiences can lead to improved ecosystem management of both regions.

New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy.

Facilitate and foster the Academy's efforts to provide training for local and regional firefighting personnel, especially in regard to wildfire response, management and prevention.

Greater Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime Reserve Efforts.

Bolster and support management activities outside of the Central Pine Barrens, particularly within those portions of the Long Island Pine Barrens Maritime Reserve which include the northern portion of the Town of Riverhead, eastern portion of Southampton Town, Southold Town, Shelter Island and Easthampton Town as well as areas comprising portions of the Peconic Estuary.