Stewardship

The NJFA supports stewardship of New Jersey’s forests through a broad range of programs running throughout the year. We also serve on advisory committees, nominate delegates to various conventions/meetings, attend critical meetings of councils, commissions, agencies, and others, and monitor, track and comment on legislation and rulemaking affecting New Jersey’s forests and forest landowners.

Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes – Online. The NJFA presents a webinar on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm. Watch our Home Page for presentation announcements and registration and join our mailing list.

The NJ Woodland Stewards Program is an annual (typically in the fall), 3-1/2 day (in-person) program, combining classroom training and field training in all things forest, with a future volunteer commitment by participants. Watch for announcements of registration opportunities and apply promptly, as seating is limited and there has been a waitlist. The program is sponsored by the New Jersey Forestry Association and the NJ Forest Service.

NJFA YouTube Channel. The NJFA YouTube channel library is extensive, and includes all of our previous Backyard Forestry webinars.

Walk-in-the-Woods. This is a periodic event, featuring tours of public and private forests in New Jersey. Watch our Home Page for announcements and registration and join our mailing list.

Annual Meeting. The NJFA holds an in-person annual meeting, addressing important forest issues, and bringing together prominent panelists and presenters, including forestry professionals, scientists, educators, legislators, governmental units, legislators, and landowners.

Newsletters and Communications. The NJFA produces periodic, informative newsletters on its activities and critical issues affecting NJ’s forests and forest landowners. (Please update your email address when you join/renew your membership.)

Forest Stewardship Plans and Woodland Management Plans. For information on developing a Forest Stewardship Plan or Woodland Management Plan for your forest property, you can contact a NJ State Approved Forester: List of New Jersey State Approved Foresters

The NJFA – the only statewide organization supporting the sustainability and resiliency of NJ’s forests through forestry education and science-based forest management – hosts the Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes, Walk-in-the-Woods, and Woodland Stewards programs; maintains a YouTube channel with an extensive library; identifies, tracks, monitors and provides input on legislation and rulemaking affecting NJ’s forests and forest landowners; provides education, outreach and input on farmland assessment and how it supports healthy forests; hosts an annual meeting; produces newsletters; and is the go-to resource for legislators, agencies and other non-profits seeking comments on legislation and activities affecting NJ’s forests and landowners.

We are the only voice for woodland owners in New Jersey.

Please consider a donation to the New Jersey Forestry Association. NJFA is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and all donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Consult your accounting, tax, and financial professionals.

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New Jersey Forestry Association, Inc.

A non-profit tax-exempt organization under IRS 501(c)(3)

The NJFA is the essential advocate for woodland owners, conservationists and others interested in maintaining New Jersey’s forests. If you value New Jersey’s forests – whether or not you are a landowner – and want to support our efforts, we welcome you to join the NJFA, participate in our activities and programs or donate (or all three!). If you are already a member, we thank you for your support – and ask that you renew your membership for 2025.

Founded in 1975, the NJFA is the only statewide organization supporting the sustainability and resiliency of NJ’s public and private forests through forestry education, and science-based forest management. The NJFA hosts the Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes, Walk in the Woods, Tree Planting, and Woodland Stewards programs, tracks, monitors, and comments on legislation and rulemaking, maintains a YouTube channel with an extensive library, produces member newsletters, and hosts an annual meeting. The NJFA is the go-to resource for legislators, agencies and other non-profits seeking comments on legislation and activities affecting NJ’s forests, and works jointly with public and private conservation groups.

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Legislative/Regulatory/Reports

-The NJFA is tracking S3446 (proposes to establish a new Farmland Assessment Review Commission to annually review and recommend changes to the farmland assessment program).

Read Bill S3446 HERE.

– The NJFA is tracking possible changes to the farmland assessment minimum income and acreage requirements.

– The NJFA commented on S699 (establishes a program in SADC for acquisition of development easements on privately-owned woodlands).

Read Bill S699 HERE.

– The NJFA commented on S1029 (Invasive Species Management Act).

Read Bill S1029 HERE.

– The NJFA commented on the NJ REAL (Resilient Environments and Landscapes) Rules.

Read the proposed rules and get more information HERE.

– View the Highlands Council’s May 18, 2023 Meeting Presentation on its Visit to Sparta Mountain HERE. View its “Summary of Findings” HERE.

– The NJFA was one of the four co-chairs of the NJ Forest Task Force. Read the Final Report of the New Jersey Forest Task Force HERE.

– Click on the graphic below to listen to NJFA Comments at the October 19, 2023 Highlands Council meeting. Comments begin at 49 minutes into the meeting.

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Fax	908-832-2400
Email	njforestry@gmail.com
Address	PO Box 367 Flemington, NJ 08822

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