The quality and diversity of the natural resources in New York State are strengths upon which communities can build their futures. Sound management of our land resources through agriculture and farmland protection, natural resource protection, and environmental planning are part of Cornell Cooperative Extension's (CCE) community educational initiatives.
CCE's outreach efforts are based on research at Cornell University that focuses on conserving and sustaining New York's environmental and land resources.
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Cornell Resources
Agroforestry Resource Center (ARC) - serves as an educational resource for forest owners, farmers, policy makers and the general public to assist in making wise land use decisions to ensure that rural landscapes continue to provide the viable sustainable natural assets on which residents depend. Established by CCE of Greene County.
Cornell Institute for Resource Information Systems (IRIS) - integrating environmental information science and technologies provides a strong mechanism to effectively utilize, conserve, and sustain environmental resources for the benefit of the world community.
Surface Processes, Sedimentary Basin and Paleontolgy program - focusing on the links between sedimentary processes and the biosphere, surface deformation, topography and climate. Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.
Community and Regional Development Institute's (CaRDI) land use program supports the sound management of New York's land resources.
(1) Land Use Leadership Alliance (LULA) - A collaborative effort between CaRDI and Pace University to build the capacity for change and promote land-use innovation. Training for land owners, agricultural producers and local officials.
A Vision for Rural New York includes identified priorities with respect to the environment, land use and natural resources in New York State which resulted from the 2006 Future of Rural New York Symposium and regional listening sessions.
Ecology and Management of Landscapes - information on resource management opportunities and challenges confronting managers of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Department of Natural Resources.
Cornell Nutrient Management SPEAR Program - focusing on improving the understanding of nutrient release and risk for runoff and leaching losses from inorganic and organic amendments as affected by soil type, hydrology, time and rate of application, and the use of specific soil and fertilizer amendments.