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Save the Date! 2023 NY ReLeaf Conference on Long Island

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Urban and Community Forestry program is excited to announce the annual New York ReLeaf Conference from July 20–22, 2023, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, Long Island. Our conference theme is, “Keeping Trees in Mind; Planning for a Better Tomorrow,” [...]

By Michelle Sutton|January 13th, 2023|Categories: ReLeaf Conference|Tags: 2023 NY ReLeaf Conference, Hofstra University|Comments Off

Jan/Feb Issue of City Trees Features Rural Urban Forestry, Young Professionals, 2022 MFI Photos

City Trees is the magazine of the Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA) and is freely available to everyone. Here’s how you can access City Trees, an international, bimonthly online magazine about all things urban forestry: The Jan/Feb 2023 City Trees is here From the Jan/Feb 2023 link (or any other issue link) you can [...]

By Michelle Sutton|January 12th, 2023|Categories: Arboriculture, City Trees Magazine, Innovative Projects and Programs, Society of Municipal Arborists|Tags: Jan/Feb 2023 City Trees|Comments Off

Latest News from Onondaga Earth Corps Includes Job Openings, Reflections from 2022

The latest edition of the OEC Newsletter features OEC job openings, great photos from 2022 events (can you find the owl?); reflections from crew members, and more. 🌳

By Michelle Sutton|January 12th, 2023|Categories: Innovative Projects and Programs, Onondaga Earth Corps, Training, Youth|Tags: Onondaga Earth Corps News|Comments Off

Not Yet a Tree City USA? Apply by March 8 for Quick Start Grant

South Glens Falls, Spring of 2022 The New York State Urban Forestry Council (NYSUFC) is pleased to announce available funding for New York communities who aren't yet a Tree City USA to hold a Spring 2023 tree planting and ceremony event. Communities can apply for up to $1,000. [...]

By Michelle Sutton|January 12th, 2023|Categories: Arbor Day, Grants, Organizational News, Tree Planting|Tags: 2023 Quick Start Grants|Comments Off

DEC Annual Tree & Shrub Sale & School Seedling Program Now Open

More Than 50 Species Available from Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery School Seedling Program Application Period Now Open The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the start of the Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery annual spring seedling sale, which is open to [...]

By Michelle Sutton|January 5th, 2023|Categories: NYSDEC, Tree Planting|Tags: 2023 DEC Tree Sale and School Seedling Giveaway|Comments Off

January 2023 TAKING ROOT News

"This Old Tree" Podcast; 'Crimson Spire' Oak; ReLeaf Workshop at Lasdon Arboretum; Fall Planting Celebrations; More Read this month's TAKING ROOT news here and subscribe here.

By Michelle Sutton|January 4th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off

🌳 Not Yet a Tree City USA? Apply by March 8 for Quick Start Grant for NY Communities

🌳 Save the Date! 2023 NY ReLeaf Conference on Long Island

🌳 Urban Forestry Fundamentals: Site Selection, Roots, Watering, Concepts & Terms

🌳 Lessons from Superstorm Sandy, Ten Years On

🌳 This Old Tree Podcast, with Doug Still

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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