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OUTDOOR SAFETY AND ETIQUETTE ADIRONDACK FUN FACTS While enjoying the wonders of the Adirondacks, please remember to do your part in preserving these lands. By following the Leave No Trace Seven Principles, you can help ensure your own safety and protect the pristine beauty of the Adirondacks. 110 waterfalls, 2,000+ miles PLAN YOUR 1. PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE 3,000 lakes, of trails, ADIRONDACK y Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you’ll visit. 1,400 primitive y Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies. and 30,000 miles of ADIRONDACK tent sites, FOREST PRESERVE 2. TRAVEL AND CAMP ON DURABLE SURFACES and streams y Durable surfaces include established trails and campsites, rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow. 200 lean-to ADVENTURE shelters MAP GUIDE y Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site is not necessary. & 3. DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY 200 peaks y Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter. higher than y Deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6 to 8 inches deep at least 200 feet from water, camp, and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished. 3,000 feet in 4. LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND y Preserve the past: observe, but do not touch, cultural or historic structures and artifacts. elevation y Leave rocks, plants, and other natural objects as you find them. View From Mt. Arab Fire Tower y Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species. 78 trailered boat launches, 44 campgrounds, 44 day use areas y Do not build structures, furniture, or dig trenches. The 6-million-acre is a unique mix of public and privately owned lands, with mountains, forests, lakes, 53 species rivers, and small towns and hamlets scattered throughout. The 5. MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACTS combination of more than 2.6 million acres of Forest Preserve y Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings or mound fires. of mammals, and more than 700,000 acres of privately owned lands under y Keep fires small. Use only sticks on the ground that can be broken by hand. conservation easements makes the Adirondacks the largest area of publicly protected lands east of the Mississippi . y Burn all wood and coals to ash, put out campfires completely, then scatter cool ashes. WHITETAILWHITE DEERTAIL DEER BEAR BEAR 150+ species of The mountains are home to the headwaters of five major Common Loon watersheds, and the undeveloped natural landscape of the 6. RESPECT WILDLIFE breeding birds, Adirondacks is a haven for many plants, fish, and wildlife, some y Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them. of which are found exclusively in this area. y Never feed animals. Outdoor recreation and tourism are important to the 74 species of y Control pets at all times, or leave them at home. 20 fire towers, economies of the local communities, which are home to 130,000 permanent residents and 200,000 seasonal residents. butterflies and moths, Attracting 12 million visitors each year, the Adirondacks offers 7. BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER VISITORS 2 locks, a range of recreation for every taste, from , skiing, and y Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience. 35 species of CONNECT WITH NYSDEC: to fishing, , and snowmobiling. Like a slower y Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail. www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor pace? Try relaxing on a porch and watching the sun set over a 1 lighthouse reptiles and amphibians lake from the comfort of a classic Adirondack chair. Cindy Rodriguez credit: Photo Paul Smith’s College VIC y Let nature’s sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises. Lake

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WATCHABLE WILDLIFE ANIMAL TRACKS FISHING AND HUNTING CAMPING Want to hear woodland warblers, watch playful otters, or see signs of the elusive WHITE-TAILED EASTERN FISHING THE ADIRONDACKS CAMPING IN THE ADIRONDACKS GENERAL CAMPGROUND INFORMATION fisher? The Adirondacks contain a wide range of wildlife habitats where you In the Adirondacks, anglers can troll for lake From island camping to equestrian excursions, 518-457-2500 can spot these creatures and so many more. Add some of these popular wildlife DEER COYOTE WHITE trout, cast for bass or walleye, or fly fish for native each of DEC’s 44 Adirondack campgrounds www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/camping.html T viewing areas to your next visit: AIL DEER brook trout. The cold winters make for a long offer a unique experience regardless of age, WHITE ice fishing season as well. Here are some of the BEAR TAIL DEER interests, or outdoor skill level. NORTHEAST REGION WHITETAIL DEER BEAR fishing experiences found in the Adirondacks: WHITETAIL DEER White-Tailed Deer and Moose Eastern Coyote COYOTECOYOTE Cranberry LakeHARE has 70HARE miles of shoreline CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS y Ausable Point BEAR BEAR from which you can fish for smallmouth and y The most commonly seen large-animalWHITE TtracksAIL DEER in The tracks of the eastern coyoteBEA areR similar to 1-800-456-CAMP (2267) Buck Pond medium-sized dog tracks, with four toe pads, claw largemouth bass, northern pike, black crappie, the Adirondacks, deer tracks are heart-shaped,BEAR https://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com y Meadowbrook WHITETAIL DEER FISHER marks, and a rear pad. yellow perch, and brook trout. with a line down the middle.GROUSE Moose tracks are FISHER y Taylor Pond GROUSE BEAR offers eight lakes’ worth NORTHWEST REGION considerably largerWHITE versionsTAIL DEER of the same track. of fishing fun. Their deeper waters support lake y Wilmington Notch SNOWSHOE trout, rainbow trout, and Atlantic salmon, while y FISHER GROUSE Ausable Marsh GROUSE anglers targeting the shallower, warmer waters y Fish Creek Pond HARE HARE will find yellow perch, smallmouth bass, and COYOTE y Meacham Lake FISHERHARE GROUSE COYOTEGROUSE northern pike. SOUTHEAST REGION HUNTING AND TRAPPING y Rollins Pond West Branch is renowned for y Crown Point Hunting and trapping have been part of the y Saranac Lake Islands HARE FISHER fly fishing for rainbow, brown, and brook trout. COYOTE FISHER Photo credit: D. Gordon E. Robertson, via D. Gordon credit: Photo Wikimedia Commons FISHER Catch-and-release sections and plenty of access Adirondack way of life since the first indigenous y Eagle Point Varying/Snowshoe Hare Fisher and people settled here. In the mid- to late-1800s, HARE through both Forest Preserve lands and private y Frontier Town TE SOUTHWEST REGION COYO The distinctive Y-shaped pattern of rabbit tracks The only difference in the tracks of these two large lands with public fishing rights make this a hunting also drew the first tourists to the GROUSE FISHER Adirondacks. Today, hunting still helps feed many  Alger Island  Lewey Lake y Hearthstone Point is created because the much larger back feet weasels found in the Adirondacks is the size, with popular and high-quality fishing experience. Gray Jay American Marten Pied-billed Grebe families and attracts those seeking the unique y Battleground

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Photo credit: Mdf, via Wikimedia Commons credit: Photo Brown Tract Pond Limekiln Lake land ahead of the smaller front feet. The back feet fisher tracks being larger than the marten tracks. Pharaoh Lake Wilderness and the adjacent COYO WHITETAIL DEER BEAR experience of wilderness hunting. of the varying hare are even larger thanTE other Both show five toes on all feet, typically with claw Hammond Pond Wild Forest contain many  Caroga Lake  Little Sand Point y Lake George Islands (Glen, Long & Narrow FERD’S BOG, PIGEON LAKE WILDERNESS; TOWN OF INLET: Most of the Forest Preserve and many of the rabbits’, earning it another name: the snowshoe marks visible. The pattern is either a pair of paw remote waters with plentiful brook trout. Islands) Designated as an “Important Bird Area” by the National Society, this boreal bog is home to CO conservation easement lands are open to public  Eighth Lake  Moffitt Beach YOTE Great is a great spot for finding y Lake Harris three-toed and black-backed woodpeckers, olive-sided and yellow-bellied flycatchers, northern parula hare. marks with one slightly in front of the other, or four hunting and trapping. Many serious big game walleye, but also contains other warmwater and  Forked Lake  Nicks Lake and palm warblers, Lincoln’s and swamp sparrows, and gray jays. With a short, 0.3-mile (one-way) trail prints in a repeated diamond-like pattern. hunters join hunting camps or camp in the y Lincoln Pond that leads to a floating walkway and viewing platform, Ferd’s Bog is one of only a handful of publicly HARE coldwater gamefish.  Golden Beach  Northampton Beach HARE backcountry via a free permit. y Luzerne accessible boreal bog habitats in State. Visit www.dec.ny.gov and search Adirondack BLACK Visit www.dec.ny.gov and search NYS Hunting &  Indian Lake Islands  Point Comfort Fishing, for more information. y Paradox Lake BEAR Trapping Regulations Guide, for big game, small PLAINS WILD FOREST; TOWNS OF INLET AND INDIAN LAKE:  Lake Durant  Sacandaga y Putnam Pond The Limekiln Lake- Road (the Moose River Plains Road) provides great access to this area game, waterfowl, and trapping seasons.  Lake Eaton  Tioga Point in the West Central Adirondacks. The area sustains healthy deer, bear, and moose populations with its y Rogers Rock low lying river valleys, hills and low mountains, and two 3,500-foot-high mountain summits. Beavers, COYOTE HARE y Scaroon Manor , otters, coyotes, fishers, and martens are found here as well. y Sharp Bridge

Photo credit: Mdf, via Wikimedia Commons credit: Photo RUFFED GROUSE AUSABLE MARSH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (WMA); TOWN OF PERU: Black Bear Grouse GROUSE FISHER You can also choose from numerous privately-run campgrounds in the Adirondacks. Part of the Marshes Bird Conservation Area, the Ausable Marsh WMA is a popular Bear tracks show five toe pads, often including The tracks of ruffed grouse and the state-endan- See www.visitadirondacks.com for more information. year-round birding site due to its wetlands. A variety of waterfowl, wading birds, and marsh birds, including endangered, threatened, and special concern species, can be viewed from the ADA- claw marks. The front paw is smaller and rounded gered are very similar, with three Looking for more of a remote experience? There’s plenty of backcountry camping available accessible viewing platform or while paddling the waterways. Examples of birds found here include while the back paw resembles a human foot. forward-pointing toes and one backward-pointing throughout the Adirondacks. Backpacking the extensive trail system is a challenging yet rewarding American and least bitterns, vesper and grasshopper sparrows, blacked-crowned night herons, black However, the bear’s “big toe” is on the outside of smaller toe. The center forward-pointed toe is way to experience quiet ponds and scenic peaks. Search “backcountry camping” at terns, marsh wrens, upland sandpipers, pied-billed grebes, and more. the paw, not the inside, like a human’s. typically crooked. www.dec.ny.gov for more information.

BRING THE FAMILY TRAILS WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE COYOTE MOUNTAIN BIKING INHARE THE ADIRONDACKS More than 2,000 miles of trails make hiking the most popular outdoor Waterfalls in Grass River Wild Forest Mt. Van Hoevenberg East Trail, Wildway Overlook Trail Forest Preserve and conservation easement lands offer both challenging mountain recreational activity in the Adirondacks. Whether your destination is a TOWN OF CLARE High Peaks Wilderness biking trail networks and pleasant off-road biking trails amid the striking scenery of mountaintop, a waterfall, a forest, a shoreline, or a fire tower, there is a hike TOWN OF NORTH ELBA TOWN OF ESSEX for you. When selecting a trail, be realistic about the abilities and fitness levels Several rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds are the Adirondacks. (Note: E-bikes are prohibited on all Forest Preserve trails.) located in the Grass River Wild Forest, providing The 1.7-mile (one-way) trail climbs 920 feet to Part of the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) system, of you and your hiking partners. Visit www.dec.ny.gov and search Hiking for plenty of opportunities for paddling, boating, and specific information on these and many other hikes. the 2,940-foot summit of the trail. The trailhead this relatively easy, family- and dog-friendly fishing. is located in the Olympic Sports Complex. The 1.5-mile (round trip) trail climbs the shoulder DRINK IN THE VIEW Lampson Falls Trail takes you to one of the most fantastic view from the summit includes the of South Boquet Mountain. The hike includes Rainbow Falls spectacular waterfalls in the Adirondacks, with a , Mt. Marcy, Mt. Colden, Algonquin interpretive signs along the trail and ends in a Severance Hill, Gleasman Falls, vertical drop of approximately 100 feet. Peak, Indian Pass, South Meadows, and other beautiful rocky outcrop that overlooks the Split Hoffman Notch Wilderness Wild Forest Harpers Falls Trail is a short, easy hike with a High Peaks. Rock Wildway Wildlife Corridor and the Lake designated primitive tent site near the falls. . TOWN OF SCHROON TOWN OF WATSON Copper Rock Falls Trail brings you along the South The Severance Hill Trail extends 1.2 miles (one- Take the Beach Mill Trail 2.5 miles in to enjoy Branch of the Grass River, providing scenic views Rock Lake Trail, Bear Mountain Loop, way) and ascends 790 feet from the trailhead a view of the falls on the Independence River. of the falls and its associated rapids. Blue Mountain Wild Forest Cranberry Lake Wild Forest to the summit of the mountain, which provides The trail is mostly flat with some gentle slopes Rainbow Falls Trail extends 0.3 mile (one-way) TOWN OF INDIAN LAKE TOWN OF CLIFTON a scenic view of Schroon Lake and the Pharaoh and continues another three miles past the falls, from the trailhead to the edge of a gorge, where Lake Wilderness. intersecting with Panther Pond and Fish trails. the river crashes over the falls, twenty feet below. Go for a paddle, fish, or simply take in the scenic A challenging climb at times for novice hikers, Azure Mt. beauty of Rock Lake by following this 0.8-mile this 2.4-mile loop is worth the effort for the Split Rock Trail System, Nicks Lake Trail, (one-way) trail that descends gently from the scenic vistas of Cranberry Lake, Joe Indian Split Rock Mountain Wild Forest Wild Forest FIRE TOWERS trailhead to the lake’s shore. Island, and the Five Ponds Wilderness. (Day use fees apply) TOWN OF ESSEX TOWN OF WEBB , Auger Falls in the Siamese Ponds Debar Mountain Wild Forest Wilderness Experience the “wild side” of the Lake This 4.5-mile loop will take you on an easy walk Champlain Valley by hiking this 11.5-mile with gentle slopes that leads to a steeper section TOWN OF WAVERLY TOWN OF WELLS trail system. Views from the trail and scenic with a nice view of the lake. The trail is versatile overlooks include the Adirondack High and includes a bridge to cross the inlet of the The 1.0-mile (one-way) trail climbs 944 feet to the Hike to the heavily forested banks of the 2,518-foot summit, where the Azure Mountain Fire to view water plunging between Peaks, Lake Champlain, and Vermont’s Green lake, small streams, and a lean-to. The trail also Wilmington Wild Forest Mountains. connects to others that lead deeper into the Tower offers a 360-degree view. moss-covered rocks and flowing into the rapids of Black River Wild Forest. a narrow gorge. Wilmington Wild Forest Long Pond Conservation Easement Tract HIKING THROUGH HISTORY WINTER WONDERLAND TOWN OF WILMINGTON TOWNS OF COLTON AND CLARE , Peavine Swamp Ski Trail, Camp Santanoni Historic Area Big Moose Conservation Easement Tract Cranberry Lake Wild Forest Novice and expert mountain bikers will find thrills Families and others seeking a less challenging TOWN OF NEWCOMB TOWN OF WEBB TOWN OF CLIFTON on the 18.4 miles of looping, single-track trails bike ride to enjoy the scenery of the river plains, in the Beaver Brook (Hardy Road) and Flume mountains, and hills can head to this easement in Hike, bike, or ride a horse (or horse-drawn Located in the Independence River Wild Forest, This 8.5-mile trail is a great choice for cross- Trail Systems. The 0.4-mile (one-way) River Trail the Grass River complex. The 53 miles of roads wagon) to one of the most sophisticated and the 1.0-mile (one-way) trail to the Stillwater Fire country skiing or snowshoeing. It begins on the provides scenic views of the West Branch Ausable and trails available offer several route options and distinguished of all the surviving Adirondack Tower is a gradual climb to the summit. Climbing south side of Route 3, east of Peavine Swamp, River and connects with other easy trails in the varying terrain, for a diverse biking experience. . Take in the Gate Lodge and Farm the tower will reward you with views of Stillwater and contains three loops. The last half of the trail Flume Trail System. Take a break during the ride to enjoy the scenic Complex before arriving at the Main Camp on the Reservoir, the High Peaks, and Tug Hill. passes through lands that feature large specimens shores of Long Pond or the North Branch of the shore of Newcomb Lake. of hardwoods, red spruce, and eastern hemlock— Grass River. Camp Santanoni offering peaceful views for a snowy day. Wildway Overlook

ACCESS FOR ALL PLANNING YOUR ADIRONDACK BOATING AND PADDLING People of all abilities can enjoy the beauty of the Adirondacks, as many DEC sites offer accessible features. Whether you are seeking accessible wildlife viewing and ADVENTURE More than 3,000 lakes and ponds, thousands of miles of rivers and streams, and Discover the mountains, forests, waters, scenic views, and welcoming communities that make the 200 hand-launch and trailered boat launches and access sites are spread across fishing areas, picnic spots, duck-blinds, equestrian mounting platforms, or a wide Adirondacks a premier international outdoor destination. the Adirondacks, making it a paradise for boaters and paddlers. Adirondack trail with gentle slopes and a smooth surface—there is something for everyone. waters offer boundless choices: paddle a remote, quiet waterway; raft a Look for the Accessible Feature icons on the map. For more specific information, REGIONAL TOURISM MAPS whitewater river; motor across a large lake; drift down a forested river; or try one visit www.dec.ny.gov and search Accessible Recreation. Adirondack Regional Tourism Council 800-395-8080 of these popular excursions: www.visitadirondacks.com CHECK OUT THESE POPULAR SITES AND THEIR ACCESSIBLE FEATURES: Adirondack Scenic Byways www.adk.org (search for maps) www.visitadirondacks.com/what-to-do/scenic-byways DEC INFO Locator Prospect Mountain Veteran’s Memorial Highway I Love NY on.ny.gov/DECinfoLocator General Information TOWN OF LAKE GEORGE National Geographic Maps 800-CALLNYS (800-225-5697) 800-932-1643 Take in the spectacular 360-degree, 100-mile view from www.iloveny.com www.natgeomaps.com/trail-maps the 2,030-foot summit of Prospect Mountain. A shuttle ROOST – Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism takes you the last 0.2 mile to the summit, where you can www.adirondacksusa.com New York State Office of Parks, view Vermont’s Green Mountains, New Hampshire’s White Recreation and Historic Preservation Mountains, and the as you enjoy NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF NYS Snowmobile Corridor Trails Map 518-474-0456 lunch in the picnic area. This site also features a viewscope Narrows ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (DEC) www.parks.ny.gov at the first vista along the highway. Prospect Mountain DEC Accessibility Program [email protected] A variety of Adirondack maps are available Golden Beach Hudson River Frontier Town Campground, Jamestown Falls River DEC Environmental Education Camps – Pack Forest and Camp online or in-store at outdoor recreation Lake Champlain Saranac River Colby 518-402-8014 www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor retailers. Numerous outfitters can help you suit up to Equestrian, and Day Use Area Access Site DEC Forest Rangers Sailing is popular on this large lake, and numer- Boat the Saranac River and through the 5 lakes enjoy 17 miles of wilderness rafting through TOWN OF NORTH HUDSON TOWN OF COLTON the spectacular Hudson River Gorge, which is http://on.ny.gov/NYSForestRangerRoster ATTRACTIONS ous launches and marinas along its shore make of the Saranac Chain of Lakes to experience This universally designed facility includes RV sites, multi-use Located near the shore of the Raquette considered one of the most exciting water-based DEC Outdoor Activities webpage it easy to get on the water. more than 20 miles of boat travel, access more campsites, and an equestrian area with mounting platforms, River, just below the scenic falls, this adventures in the state. www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor 518-352-7311 www.theadkx.org than 5,000 acres of water, and pass through campsites with electric hookups, and horse tie stalls. A day site features parking, a hand-launch for 2 locks. use area, playgrounds, shower buildings, and pavilions, boats, and a primitive tent site with a DEC Regional Offices (See map for locations) Adirondack Interpretive Center Essex Chain Lakes Outdoor recreation and regulation information for areas managed by DEC, 518-582-2000 www.esf.edu/aic combined with the proximity to places like Boreas Ponds, privy, fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad. including recommendations, publications, and licensed guides. You can paddle all seven lakes of the chain with make this an ideal base camp for Adirondack adventures. Ski Area DEC Region 5 Ray Brook Office (Clinton, Essex, Franklin, just a few short overland carries. Do it as a day trip 518-251-2411 www.goremountain.com Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties) or spend the night in one of the primitive tent sites Otter Creek Horse Trail System 518-897-1200 Mt. Van Hoevenburg along the shore. Brook Trout TOWN OF GREIG DEC Region 6 Watertown Office (Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, 518-523-2811 Fulton Chain of Lakes The 65-mile trail system features mounting platforms at Oneida, and St. Lawrence counties) 315-785-2239 www.mtvanhoevenberg.com the “Assembly Area,” a picnic pavilion at the main lot with Paul Smith College Visitor Old Forge, on the western end of First Lake, serves as the starting point for both the 90-mile parking, and mounting platforms at two scenic overlooks HISTORIC SITES Interpretive Center Adirondack Canoe Route and the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail (which ends in Fort Kent, (Catspaw Lake and along Elbow Trail). 518-585-2821 www.fortticonderoga.org 518-327-6241 www.paulsmiths.edu/vic Maine). Paddlers can travel from First Lake to Eighth Lake with the use of a couple of overland carries, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic The Wild Center and boat launches are located on Fourth Lake, Seventh Lake, and Eighth Lake. Preservation 518-359-7800 www.wildcenter.org Accessible Mounting Platform John Brown Farm Historic Site: 518-523-3900 at Frontier Town Ski Area Visit www.dec.ny.gov and search Boat Launch Sites, for more details. Crown Point Historic Site: 518-597-4666 Essex Chain www.parks.ny.gov/historic-sites 518-523-1655 www.whiteface.com Q"

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5/2021 - Lands & Forests NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FOREST PRESERVE CLASSIFICATIONS CONSERVATION (DEC) The Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan categorizes the Forest Preserve lands into several classifications and provides guidelines for how DEC manages land in each of the classifications. Most of the Forest Preserve is classified as either: PLEASE RESPECT PRIVATE LANDS DEC is responsible for managing the Forest Preserve and The Adirondack Park includes both public and private lands. overseeing conservation easement lands, which includes WILDERNESS (1.2 MILLION ACRES) WILD FOREST (1.3 MILLION ACRES) INTENSIVE USE AREAS Please do not enter private land without the landowner’s providing for public recreation. Wilderness lands offer visitors exceptional opportunities for solitude in Wild forests provide for a variety of recreational activities with most waters Numerous state-owned recreational use areas, such as DEC campgrounds, permission. remote forest settings. Bicycles, motorboats, snowmobiles, and other open to motorboats, most trails open to non-motorized bikes, and limited day use areas, ski areas and scenic highways, are scattered throughout the (APA) motorized vehicles or devices are prohibited. access for motor vehicles and snowmobiles. Adirondacks, providing additional opportunities for adventure. NOTICE: The APA guides the management of Forest Preserve lands This map provides a general overview of recreational opportunities on Adirondack and the development of private lands within the Adirondack CONSERVATION EASEMENTS LANDS: Forest Preserve and conservation easement lands. It is not a trail map or land-use Park. The agency seeks to maintain the unique character of map. It has been compiled from many sources and verified wherever possible. the Park while promoting appropriate public use and economic Conservation easements are permanent partnerships between the State and private landowners that help maintain open spaces and biological diversity while the landowners continue to manage their properties for purposes such as timber production. However, DEC does not guarantee its accuracy and is not liable for its use for any development. Public recreational opportunities vary with each conservation easement. For information on individual easements, visit www.dec.ny.gov and search Conservation Easement or contact the DEC Lands and Forests office nearest to the easement property. purpose. Details on specific units within the Forest Preserve are available at DEC offices and online at www.dec.ny.gov.