New York Forests May Be Peaking (IMAGE) USDA Forest Service - Northern Research Station Caption A USDA Forest Service report found that with 63 percent of the state forested, New York may be nearing a peak. Photo shows the St. Regis Canoe Area, Adirondacks, NY. Credit Richard Widmann, USDA Forest Service Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.