History, Natural History & the Arts
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the release of the “Draft Visitor Use Management Plan for the Formerly Trailless Catskill High Peaks.”
The plan outlines sustainable management strategies for the Catskills to protect ecologically sensitive high-elevation peaks in the Forest Preserve that have historically been managed to be free of trails and other recreational facilities. [Read more…] about DEC Announces New Plan For ‘Trailless’ Catskill High Peaks
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people.
What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Forest Rangers Have Busy Week Making Rescues Around New York State
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