NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

DEC Forest Rangers are among the nation’s most versatile first responders, utilizing their expert training and wide-ranging knowledge to protect natural resources while encouraging responsible stewardship among those who visit State lands and sites.

When two trees grow close together, something wonderful happens. Find out how inosculation gives trees unique forms and strengthens their resilience.

This bird of prey was rescued from further problems by a good Samaritan. This sounds like a metaphor for the USA too.

I thought that maybe it would be a good idea to bring the old one home and kick up a fire every now and then at home.

Ah, the old are there or are there not, Mountain Lions still roaming the lands in New York State and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania question.

I saw a moose in Alaska but I never expected to see one in New York. The NYS DEC recently helped this 500 lb animal find its way.

This is one cute video that leads to this question. How did the baby porcupine avoid getting quilled by its mother?

The Endicott Police Department suspect fowl play when they responded to a ducking situation on Washington Avenue.

The Spotted Lanternfly along with the Lymantria Dispar Dispar (LDD) (formerly known as ‘gypsy moth’) is a threat to many types of trees and fruits such as apples, grapes, peaches, and cherries.