Among the many benefits of participation with the NJ State Forestry Services are the availability of technical management assistance which leads to environmentally responsible management of New Jersey's forest resources as a steward that maintains resources for present and future generations.
We use science to better
manage and restore forests
to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, store carbon and benefit people and wildlife.
Idylease hosts a variety of
species including - white- tailed deer, black bear, turkey,
coyote, fox and several species
of turtles and snakes.
In 1991 Dr. Arthur Zampella and his tree farm received the Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year (NJOTFY) recognizing great achievement in managing the natural resources of this woodland.
Idylease Tree Farm is owned and operated by Richard Zampella who has oversite of the forest which has been managed for over 40 years. The previous Woodland Management Plan (WMP) was developed by Dennis Galway for the landowner in 2010. The plan expired at the end of 2020; A new plan has been certified which continues with the forest management under the guidance of Ridge and Valley Forest Management.
The Idylease Estate lies within West Milford Township, Passaic County, NJ.
Manage the Estate with established best forest management practices
The forested portion of the Estate makes up 94.80 +/- acres of the property.
Kanouse Creek is a creek that traverses the northeastern corner of the property.
The woodlot’s vegetative diversity consists of at least 63 different tree species
Regeneration cuts are performed annually to improve and regulate tree growth
Idylease Tree Farm Partners with Ridge and Valley Forest Management
which has been managing healthy, productive, sustainable forests in Northern New Jersey since 1979
Owner and Conservationist
Field Operations
State of NJ Approved Forester
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Taken over the course of several days in the skies high above Idylease with the DJI Mavic Pro
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568 Tree Removed in Two Weeks in December from Ten+ Acres of the Idylease Forest.
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My dad was proud that his tree farm was selected as the Outstanding Tree Farm of the Year.
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Idylease receive competitive grant for conservation that has a quantifiable impact on the National Forest System.