Actually I believe the DEC looks at its many state lands, and sets up a timber managment plan that would benefit all aspects of the wild. Then select marks tree's for cutting. I've seen this done in many state lands. They mark tree's of least benefit, Den tree's, and tree's to cut but leave for cover. I'm not sure if they do much planting of new tree's as food sources, but that would be beneficial. I do know Soil & Water offers seedling tree's at reduced costs to the public every spring. I believe they come from a Saratoga nursery. I've bought a few in the past myself.