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ISA Certified Arborist Course Jan 9-13, 2023: Online or In-Person (Buffalo)

Council Board Member and Board Certified Master Arborist Glenn Gentzke is well regarded for his ISA Certified Arborist Training Course. This iteration in January 2023 can be taken in person (Buffalo) or on Zoom. ISA Certified Arborist Preparatory Course Jan 2023 Glenn Getzke

By Jean|December 9th, 2022|Categories: Arboriculture, Training|Tags: Glenn Gentzke, ISA Certified Arborist Training 2023, Tree Services of Western NY|0 Comments

ReLeaf Region 3 Gathering at Lasdon Arboretum a Rousing Success

Some of the attendees of the ReLeaf Region 3’s December 2022 meeting at Lasdon Arboretum in Katonah (Westchester County), enjoying a crisp and sunny early winter day. Photo by Christina McLaughlin Thank you to NY ReLeaf Region 3 Co-chairs Jean Zimmerman and George Profous for supplying photos and [...]

By Jean|December 9th, 2022|Categories: Arboriculture, NY ReLeaf, NYSDEC, ReLeaf Workshops|Tags: Lasdon Arboretum, Lasdon Park, Lasdon Veterans Memorial, NY ReLeaf Region 3|0 Comments

December 2022 TAKING ROOT News

IRA Funding for UCF; Grant to Replace Ash Trees; Fall Planting Celebrations Read this month's TAKING ROOT news here and subscribe here.

By Jean|December 7th, 2022|Categories: Funding, Grants, Organizational News, Tree Planting, Urban Forest Management Plans, Youth|0 Comments

Recommended Podcast: This Old Tree, with Doug Still

This Old Tree: Heritage trees and the human stories behind them. Hosted by Doug Still Old trees are awe inspiring links to the past that fire our historical imagination. Ever wonder what their stories are? Seasoned arborist and amateur historian Doug Still interviews local experts, historians, and regular folks to [...]

By Jean|December 5th, 2022|Categories: Arboriculture, Essays and Reflections, History, Innovative Projects and Programs|Tags: Doug Still, This Old Tree podcast|0 Comments

Lessons from Superstorm Sandy Ten Years On

An example of flooding-related root failure in NYC in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. NYC Parks and Recreation Superstorm Sandy was the sixth most costly hurricane in the history of the U.S. In NYC, 48 people died, thousands were evacuated, and there was an estimated loss of $19 [...]

By Jean|December 5th, 2022|Categories: NY ReLeaf, NYC, ReLeaf Workshops|Tags: Bill Logan, Fiona Watt, James Kaechele, Jeremy Barrick, Jessica Einhorn, NY ReLeaf Region 2, Superstorm Sandy Lessons|0 Comments

Underutilized Urban Trees: Crimson Spire Oak

A bare root Crimson Spire oak planted in Watertown in the fall of 2022 as part of Tree Watertown's annual tree planting event. Photo by Mike DeMarco Crimson Spire is the trademark name of Quercus x bimundorum 'Crimschmidt’, a J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. introduction (1994). This [...]

By Jean|December 3rd, 2022|Categories: Arboriculture, Bare Root, Diseases and Insects, Tree Planting, Underutilized Urban Trees|0 Comments

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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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Central Park, NYC by Carlos Alcazar