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Reclaiming an Atlantic White Cedar Bog
Contributing Writer: Ricker Magder, Community-based Environmental Writer, Nonprofit Consultant and Founding Executive Director of Groundwork Hudson Valley and Groundwork USA In the far northwest corner of New Jersey, along the Walkill River, stands a very special national wildlife refuge. Nestled in a low-lying area, [...]
Trees, Please!
Sequoia Art. Photo Terry Hawkridge “In Japanese kodama, the spirit of a tree, refers to a feeling of special kinship with the heart of a tree. It is our deepest respect for the tree… that we may offer the tree a second life.” —George Nakashima [...]
2023 New York City (R2) ReLeaf Fall Workshop Presentations
The R2 Fall ReLeaf workshop was about up-and-coming news and research in urban forestry. All presenters gave permission for their presentations to be shared. Alley Pond Park's Future Forest with Kip Stein, Director of Natural Areas Management, NYC Parks Green Horizons: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary with Christina McLaughlin, Environmental Educator [...]
Oak Regeneration Project in Hillside Woods
Contributing Writer: Haven Colgate, Chair, Hastings-on-Hudson Conservation Commission I arrived in Hastings-on-Hudson in 2002. Hillside Park & Woods was a marvel to me: twenty minutes from Manhattan and there’s this sylvan oasis: a peaceful one hundred acres of trees and trails, streams and even a pond. Having grown up [...]
Trail Supporter Patches: Variety of Patches for Sale
For those who are patch collecting enthusiasts, would like to support trails on State lands, or are looking for the perfect gift for an outdoor lover— we have the perfect thing for you! A variety of trail-riffic patches are now for sale as a single patch or sets. All [...]
Beech Leaf and Bark Diseases: An Emerging Threat to All Beech Trees
A free EPA IPM webinar – open to all on December 5, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET Diseases impacting beech trees are an emerging forest health threat. The iconic American beech has been prized for centuries by people for its dense, shady canopy, form, stature, smooth bark and [...]
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