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$1.35 Million Available to Protect New York Forests

DEC has opened a third round of competitive grants for the Forest Conservation Easements for Land Trusts (FCELT) Grant Program. In partnership with the Land Trust Alliance, a total of $1.35 million in grant funding is available for eligible, accredited land trusts to purchase conservation easements on forested land for [...]

By |March 27th, 2024|Categories: Grants, NYSDEC|Comments Off on $1.35 Million Available to Protect New York Forests

2024 ‘I BIRD NY’ Challenge Has Begun in New York State!

The 2024 I BIRD NY Challenge is back! Use your observation skills and join the annual Challenge by identifying any ten bird species of your choosing in New York State. Participants who successfully complete this fun challenge will be awarded a commemorative patch, can download a completion certificate, and [...]

By |March 26th, 2024|Categories: Innovative Projects and Programs, NYSDEC|Comments Off on 2024 ‘I BIRD NY’ Challenge Has Begun in New York State!

Tips for Viewing the 2024 Solar Eclipse

A rare celestial event on April 8 is expected to attract thousands of visitors to New York State. NYSDEC Commissioner Basil Seggos has provided valuable tips to help the public prepare to recreate safely and responsibly as New Yorkers count down the days to the highly anticipated total solar [...]

By |March 25th, 2024|Categories: NYSDEC|Comments Off on Tips for Viewing the 2024 Solar Eclipse

New Forest Potential and Current Forest Management Survey

Do you own or manage natural areas that are or could be forested? The NYSDEC Division of Lands and Forests is conducting a survey to learn more about how public and private forestland is being managed, as well as the tree planting potential for lands that are not currently forested [...]

By |March 19th, 2024|Categories: NYSDEC|Comments Off on New Forest Potential and Current Forest Management Survey

Writing for the Trees: Two Heiresses Who Saved Trees

In this installment of a somewhat regular feature, NYSUFC Board Member, author, blogger and Taking Root editor Jean Zimmerman goes in quest of knowledge about the history of women in arboriculture. Happy women’s history month! When I started out as a certified arborist, [...]

By |March 18th, 2024|Categories: Writing For The Trees|Comments Off on Writing for the Trees: Two Heiresses Who Saved Trees

In the Latest Issue of City Trees

In the March-April edition of City Trees Magazine: Board Member Profile: Keith O'Herrin U.S. Forest Service: Promoting Environmental Justice in Urban Forest Plans The Resilient Canopy Goes to Flash Flood Alley: Michael Holinsky on Climate & Tree Trials in San Antonio, Texas The Future of UCFS: Denise Lewis, Caitlyn Baldini, Tara Soppet, and Kaleb [...]

By |March 13th, 2024|Categories: City Trees Magazine, Urban & Community Forestry Society|Comments Off on In the Latest Issue of City Trees
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