Protectors of Pine Oak Woods

Protectors of Pine Oak Woods
Formation1975; 49 years ago
FounderJoseph Fernicola, Edward Milanese, Richard Buegler
51-0161823
Legal status501(c)(3) organization
HeadquartersStaten Island, New York
President
José Ramírez-Garofalo
Key people
Arthur Shapiro
Websitehttps://www.siprotectors.org/

The Protectors of Pine Oak Woods is an American environmental organization based in Staten Island, New York. Its mission is to preserve and protect the natural areas and open spaces of Staten Island through advocacy, stewardship, and education. Founded in 1975, the group has played a significant role in conserving the borough's unique ecosystems, particularly its woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife habitats.