natural resources

The state Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing changes to the so-called Forest Tax Law to lessen administrative burdens on participat...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking public input on the draft list of “species of greatest conservation need” and a...

A small experimental apple orchard at Cornell University’s Hudson Valley Research Laboratory may soon be topped by solar panels — which would not only...

CYCLONE, Pa. — “Swiss cheese.” That’s the metaphor used to describe McKean County’s subterranean landscape by University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Ass...

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is accepting photos for two annual fall foliage photo contests. The two contests are a way for N...

ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County will host fall programming this Saturday. Experts from the Cornell Maple Program, ...

DELEVAN — A former ski area in Cattaraugus County is officially the newest state forest. The state Department of Environmental Conservation on Monday ...

Setting Realistic Expectations for Harvesting a Buck with “Large” Antlers Across New York State whitetail bucks have begun shedding the velvet that ha...

Over the last two decades, my mother has devoted herself to creating a small homestead farm in Upstate New York. I’ve had a front-row seat to the trib...

BELMONT — Cornell Cooperative Extension has changed the date of its annual Soil pH Clinic from Sept. 21 to Sept. 28. It will be held from 10 to 11:30 ...

ALFRED STATION — The Allegany County Farmer-Neighbor Dinner will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Lake Lodge, 6107 Terbury Road. The dinner is spons...

The state has issued a final siting permit for the Alfred Oaks solar project in the town of Alfred, which is expected to generate 100-megawatts and in...

ALBANY (TNS) — The potential for nuclear reactors and similar technology to become an integral part of New York’s clean energy goals was a central top...

Like the “Jeopardy!” game show, green energy subsidies have been Congress’ answer to every energy policy question. The first OPEC oil embargo of 1973-...

BELMONT — Cornell Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop for farmers and meat processors, Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Waste, 5:30 ...

New York Senate Republicans have unveiled a legislative package intended to ensure lasting, affordable energy as a counter to what they call the unrea...

By Norman Rogers We are often told that wind and solar, if not cheaper, are at least cost competitive with fossil fuels. Dead wrong! Wind or solar cos...

I am against the logging project in Zoar Valley planned by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation based on a Connecticut Audubon plan...