Immediate past President of Otsego Land Trust, Earle Peterson, has been named Outstanding Tree Farmer in New York for 2007 by American Tree Farm System, an honor that enables him to serve as an advisor to their Tree Farm program in New York. American Tree Farm System is a national organization committed to “excellence in forest stewardship,” which includes strict attention to protecting wildlife habitat and watersheds and providing recreational opportunities for future generations. The New York chapter of American Tree Farm System could not have chosen a more dedicated land steward than Earle Peterson.