At one time I was loaned a book that described the NYS Program on tree planting along the highways. At the time I didn't have a copier readily available so I didn't make a copy of the title or the article. Remembering the facts, I think that NYS paid landowners a dollar a tree to plant and protect the trees. It stated the minimum size etc. It was also stated that it was an offense to allow your horse to damage the planted trees. I believe this program started about 1825. Now the hard part, I believe this was written in the Highway Commissioners Report of 1889 and it was a green book. The person that has the book does still have it. Let me know if you want me to get more title information. Bill Casey, President Fabius Historical Society