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Cortland County

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Rural Land Use

CCE of Cortland County supports rural landowners with resources in a number of areas.  Find information here on how to manage your woodlot, burning regulations, how to build and maintain a pond, and more.

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Woodlot Management

Visit our section of pages on Woodlot Management for resources that can help you make your woods healthier and more productive.

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Open Burning

New open burning regulations now prohibit burning across New York State with only a few exceptions. Make sure you know the laws before you burn.

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Chainsaw Safety

Find resources to help you choose a chainsaw that's right for you, and guidelines for using it safely and effectively, here on our Chainsaw Safety page.

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Horse Logging

Timber Income

You can benefit financially from your woodlot. Check out how on our page.

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Last updated July 26, 2019

Rural Land Use

  • Open Burning
  • Ponds
  • Stream Reconstruction
  • Woodlot Management

Best Practices

The "Best Environmental Management Practices" brochure (2 pages) covers farm practices that your rural neighbors may find objectionable, how to minimize complaints, reduce farm odor, control fly populations, and protect water quality.

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Master Forest Owner Program

The Master Forest Owner Program provides private forest owners of New York State with the information and encouragement necessary to manage their forest holdings wisely.

Visit Cornell's Forest Connect website

Cornell's ForestConnect provides forest owners with educational resources to help them make decisions about the management of their property.

Visit the Cornell Maple Program online

Cornell Sugar Maple Research & Extension Program provides activities, information and research projects on maple production.

Events

    6-Part Series Farming in a Changing World
  • 2023 CNY Farming Series: Farming in a Changing World
    Tuesday, April 4
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • 2023 4-H Tractor Safety and Certification Course
    Thursday, April 6
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • 2023 4-H Tractor Safety and Certification Course
    Thursday, April 13
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • 2023 4-H Tractor Safety and Certification Course
    Thursday, April 20
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • 2023 Annual Mystery Dinner Fundraiser - April 22nd
    Saturday, April 22
    5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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CCE-Cortland
60 Central Avenue, Room 140
Cortland, New York 13045
TEL: 607-391-2660 - (Note: calling from Landline phone: 607-428-1300)
FAX: 607-391-2680
cortland@cornell.edu
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