Missed the live webinar on

"Farmland Assessment of Woodlands in NJ"?

You can watch it here.



Michael Hart

Supervising Forester

Jeremy Caggiano

Regional Forester

Michael Szoldos

Assistant Regional Forester

This comprehensive presentation features a panel from the NJ Forest Service who join NJFA Backyard Forestry host Richard Kelsky to cover:


  • Program history and impacts on forest conservation
  • Recent legislative changes
  • State Farmland Evaluation Committee role
  • Prequisites to eligibility/ongoing requirements
  • Types of required plans / duration / amendments
  • Program trends
  • Approved Forester list
  • Woodland management / stewardship activity
  • Inspections
  • Filings
  • Tax Assessor's role
  • Online filing (this year's 4-county test and when this may be mandatory)
  • Other topics
  • Extended Q&A


Watch the video of this Backyard Forestry presentation HERE.


(Since specific conditions vary in appearance and effect, we suggest that you always check with a professional if you have any concerns about your trees.)


“Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes” is a free online educational program series that takes place on the THIRD Thursday of every month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. BYF90 is presented by the New Jersey Forestry Association, with support from the NJ Forest Service and USDA.

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