Resources

This library contains many different kinds of documents. You can use the filter to search for research papers, brochures, flyers, school curriculum, maps and much more.

NYS Wildlife Species of Greatest Conservation Need


Literature

List of the 70+ wildlife Species of Greatest Conservation Need documented in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve....

NYS SGCN

2023 Pine Bush Perspectives 10th Anniversary Poster


Short Publications

10th Anniversary Poster for the 2023 Pine Bush Perspectives Exhibit. You may print for personal use. ...

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Points of Interest: Trailhead #2


Short Publications

Pick up our trailside interpretation brochure, Points of Interest from the Discovery Center (or download it from the link below) and take a self-guided hike around the red trail at Trailhead #2....

Points of Interest: Rapp Barrens

Room Rental Flyer


Short Publications

Overview of room rental pricing, availability and contact information for the Albany Pine Bush Preserve's Discovery Center....

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Karner blue butterfly brochure


Short Publications

To learn more about the Karner blue butterfly, its life cycle and habitat, check out this brochure!...

Karner blue butterfly brochure

Points of Interest: Trailhead #1


Short Publications

Pick up our trailside interpretation brochure, Points of Interest from the Discovery Center (or download it from the link below) and take a self-guided hike around the yellow trail at Trailhead #1....

Points of Interest

How to Dress


Short Publications

Be Prepared...Dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes or if there is snow on the ground boots, and bring drinking water. Bring a rain coat if there is rain in the forecast. Check out the local weather before you come....

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Bird Checklist


Short Publications

This is a list of all birds found in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. It was compiled using bird census data collected by Commission staff, partners, and volunteers. ...

Bird Checklist

Young Forest Guide


Short Publications

This publication seeks to familiarize people with young forest and to inspire them to create such habitat - both to benefit wildlife and to increase their own enjoyment of nature and the land. ...

Young Forest Guide

The King's Highway: Schenectady's First Road


Short Publications

Around 1663, the Dutch settlers from Albany County widened a Native American trail into a wagon road. Called the Schenectady Path, or Albany Road, it connected the frontier village of Albany and Schenectady and later became known as the King's Highway. It was the major trade, transportation, and military route between the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys until around 1800....

The King's Highway

DC Directions Map


Maps DC and Preserve Brochure

Fire Management Plan Update


Official Documents

The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission (APBPC) has prepared a draft Fire Management Plan Update for the Albany Pine Bush Preserve (FMP). The FMP and a white paper detailing the APBPC’s review, are available on this page, and at the Discovery Center at 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY....

Proposed Framework for Burn Parameters 2023| App C Draft FMP for Public Comment 2023

General Photo Release


Official Documents

Photo release for subjects in photographs to be used by the APBPC...

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2017 Management Plan Update


Official Documents

The 1988 Legislation (NYS Environmental Conservation Law, Article 46) which established the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, requires that the Preserve Management Plan be reviewed and, if necessary, updated every five years....

COMPLETE 2017 APBPC Management Plan Update

Rules and Regulations


Official Documents

These are the official rules and regulations for the Albany Pine Bush Preserve....

Download APBP Rules and Regulations

Pre-visit Packet


Curricula

Pre-visit materials for group programs....

Pre-visit Packet

Group Program Invoice


Forms and Surveys

Self-serve invoice for group programs....

Printable Invoice