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I am pleased to be assuming a new role as editor of Taking Root, replacing the irreplaceable Michelle Sutton. We all know that Michelle has done a super job with the NYSUFC blog and monthly newsletter for the past nine years. She will be missed. As a new voice at [...]

By editor|July 6th, 2023|Categories: TAKING ROOT News|Comments Off

NYC Urban Bird Explorers Guide, Trees-Focused and Graphic Novel-Style

Look Up! Look Down! Look all around these NYC neighborhood parks and find the birds and trees highlighted in this Urban Bird Explorers Guide. This beautiful brochure with illustrations of birds and trees was developed in partnership with Washington Square Park Eco Projects, Natural Areas Conservancy, Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, [...]

By Jean|June 28th, 2023|Categories: Innovative Projects and Programs, NYC, Urban Forest Ecology|Tags: Birds, NYC Urban Bird Explorers Guide, Urban Trees|Comments Off

Village of Hempstead, Council Quick Start Grant, and a Swamp White Oak Planting Celebration

The Village of Hempstead Arbor Day Celebration took place on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Village of Hempstead Park, Denton Green located on James A. Garner Way in Hempstead, New York. The Arbor Day event provided community members and students an opportunity to become involved in improving the environment. [...]

By Jean|June 4th, 2023|Categories: Arbor Day, Grants, Tree Planting, Youth|Tags: Quick Start grant, Village of Hempstead|Comments Off

June TAKING ROOT News is Here!

In this issue of TAKING ROOT, Register Now for the 2023 NY ReLeaf Conference; Meet Fiona Watt, New Director of NYSDEC Division of Lands and Forests and New York State Forester; DEC Urban and Community Forestry Grants - Round 16 is Open; A New Direction for Michael Warren Thomas; World [...]

By Jean|June 1st, 2023|Categories: City Trees Magazine, Grants, Innovative Projects and Programs, NY ReLeaf, NYSDEC, ReLeaf Conference, TAKING ROOT News|Tags: 2023 NY ReLeaf Conference, Fiona Watt, June 2023 TAKING ROOT, Michael Warren Thomas, New York State Urban Forestry Council, Newsletter, NYSUFC, Round 16 Urban and Community Forestry Grants, World Forum on Urban Forests|Comments Off

Long Island Arboricultural Association Service Event at Bayard Cutting Arboretum

Council Board Member Vinnie Drzewucki also serves on the board of the Long Island Arboricultural Association (LIAA). He writes: "Every year the Long Island Arboricultural Association (LIAA) does a tree service event for Arbor Day for a not-for-profit organization, where our members, staff volunteers, and family members bring their equipment and donate [...]

By Jean|May 23rd, 2023|Categories: Arbor Day, Arboriculture, Innovative Projects and Programs, Volunteers|Tags: Bayard Cutting Arboretum, LIAA, Long Island Arboricultural Association|Comments Off

Program highlights & Registration for 2023 NY ReLeaf Conference July 20-22 on Long Island

NY ReLeaf 2014 participants marvel over the monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana) in Hofstra's campus pinetum. This year’s NY ReLeaf conference is July 20-22 at Hofstra University on Long Island. The theme is “Keeping trees in mind – Planning for a better tomorrow” so please join us to [...]

By Jean|May 22nd, 2023|Categories: NYSDEC, Organizational News, ReLeaf Conference|Comments Off

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Our Mission

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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Central Park, NYC by Carlos Alcazar