Stewardship Resources
Many of the Hudson Valley’s great open spaces -- lands of extraordinary scenic and biological value -- are maintained through the dedicated stewardship of private landowners. To help you preserve the irreplaceable natural and scenic resources on your property, Scenic Hudson has compiled a repository of useful information. We’ll update the links on an ongoing basis, so keep checking in.
General Stewardship
- Private Landowner Network (Web site devoted to land conservation & tax information)
- Backyard Conservation
- The Stewardship Ethic: A guide to using your land (pdf)
Around the Home
Habitats
- Hayfield Management & Grassland Bird Conservation (pdf)
- Forestry Best Management Practices for Water Quality (pdf)
- Enhancing Wildlife Habitat (pdf)
- Tree and Forest Health (pdf)
- Pollinators in Natural Areas: A Primer on Habitat Management (pdf)
- Farming for Bees: Guidelines for Providing Native Bee Habitat
(pdf)
Invasive Species


