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In the Latest Issue of City Trees

In the July/August 2023 Edition of City Trees Magazine: The Back to Urban Forestry Basics series is a helpful resource for anyone who's new to urban and community forestry. It covers urban forestry terms and concepts, selecting trees, roots, and watering. Also in July/August: USFS: Managing Urban Forests for Humans and Wildlife [...]

By |July 17th, 2023|Categories: City Trees Magazine, Society of Municipal Arborists|Comments Off on In the Latest Issue of City Trees

New Round of Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants

$6 million in grants is available to help communities facing environmental justice challenges and address environmental concerns. The latest round of Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants is the largest amount offered to date and is supported by the State's Environmental Protection Fund as part of New York's ongoing efforts to assist [...]

By |July 16th, 2023|Categories: Advocacy, Environmental Justice, Funding, Grants, NYC|Comments Off on New Round of Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants

Buffalo State’s Arboretum and “Big Dig”

The Maud Gordon Holmes Arboretum at Buffalo State University has brought thousands of students closer to nature on the 100+ acre urban campus, along with providing educational benefits. Formally dedicated in 1962 in honor of Maud Gordon Holmes, founder of the Garden Center Institute of Buffalo, the Arboretum has [...]

By |July 15th, 2023|Categories: History, Tree Campus Higher Education, Tree Campus USA|Comments Off on Buffalo State’s Arboretum and “Big Dig”

2 Engagement Session Opportunities Next Week!

National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call EPA invites Environmental Justice (EJ) advocates to participate in the next  National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call taking place on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time). These calls are free and open to the public. Register to attend the call. [...]

By |July 14th, 2023|Categories: Advocacy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice|Comments Off on 2 Engagement Session Opportunities Next Week!

Writing for the Trees: A Brand-New Timber Bridge in Manhattan

In this installment of a somewhat regular feature, NYSUFC Board Member, author, blogger and Taking Root editor Jean Zimmerman shares her visit to New York’s High Line Park. The Timber Bridge is a towering anachronism in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City. [...]

By |July 12th, 2023|Categories: Essays and Reflections, History, TAKING ROOT News|Comments Off on Writing for the Trees: A Brand-New Timber Bridge in Manhattan

Federal Annual Urban & Community Forestry National Challenge Cost Share Grants Now Available!

This year's annual Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program will provide up to $500,000 for Urban and Community Forestry investments that address the National Ten Year Urban and Community Forestry Action Plan (2016-2026) (Action Plan): Goal 5 Improve Urban and Community Forest Management, Maintenance and Stewardship. The [...]

By |July 10th, 2023|Categories: Funding, Grants, USFS|Comments Off on Federal Annual Urban & Community Forestry National Challenge Cost Share Grants Now Available!
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New York State’s Urban Forestry program is a partnership of public, private, and volunteer organizations and individuals that fosters comprehensive planning, management, and education throughout New York to create a healthy urban and community forest and enhance quality of life.

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