This book is for anyone with an interest in the outdoors, who would like to learn about the Finger Lakes region in general, and in particular about the kinds of plant communities found in central New York. Our main objective is to provide an introduction to the major types of plant communities in the region and where in the landscape they occur. It is intended to be read as a normal book, from beginning to end; it can also be used as a reference to be consulted about the nature of a particular community type. The book is written primarily for those without a background in botany or plant ecology, but should also be of interest to naturalists and biologists.