Edwin S. (Ed) Drabek Feb. 18, 1934 – Jan. 22, 2019 Some factual information for this post is excerpted from Mr. Drabek’s obituary, written by Dale Anderson for The Buffalo News. Ed Drabek leaves a legacy of nearly 60 years of service to Buffalo’s urban forest and [...]
Gloria Van Duyne recently became the new NYSDEC Urban and Community Forestry Program Director. We asked Gloria to share a little about herself, including her extensive experience within DEC. I was hired in 2005 by Mary Kramarchyk in DEC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program to develop [...]
David Moore on his way to a presentation to the Oakland City Council. NYSUFC Past President David Moore is a finalist for an Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) Trailblazer Award, which recognizes an individual under the age of 35 who has demonstrated leadership in forestry, community forestry, [...]
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Brian at left with his children Melissa, Tracy, Kevin, and Brianne and six of his eight grandkids. Brian’s wife Diane took the photo. If you haven’t had a chance to send in a reflection, editor Michelle will be happy to add it. Please send to [email protected]. There [...]
Urban Forestry Volunteer Coordinator Mary Martin has taken another position within DEC. She says, "I was offered a civil service position with the Division of Water in the Floodplain Management section. I will be assisting communities statewide in adhering to FEMA standards to become or remain [...]
Following a tree planting in his honor, Brian Skinner’s friends and colleagues gave him a bucket truck salute. Among the speakers were Jim Maloney from National Grid, Rich Nelson from the New York State Arborists, and Council Secretary Steve Harris. Photo by Sally Kellogg/DEC [...]
Pat Tobin in 2014 accepting Tree City USA recognition for Fayetteville, which has been a Tree City USA for nearly 20 years, thanks in no small part to Pat’s efforts. With Pat is NYSDEC Urban Forestry Partnerships Coordinator Sally Kellogg. Beloved Council Past President (2006-2009) [...]
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Longtime Council stalwart and unfailingly kind and gentle Pat Tobin died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Fayetteville on Saturday, September 1, 2018. "Although she had some health issues, her death did come as a shock to the family. We wanted to reach out to [...]