2017 Arbor Day Grant Information Packet The NYS Urban Forestry Council is pleased to announce available funding for small communities to have an Arbor Day tree planting event and to establish a community based forestry program. This funding has been provided by the USDA Forest Service and [...]
So … to the surprise of many (including myself), I really did finally retire from National Grid at the end of October. After 45 years of enjoying the care of trees, service to innumerable individuals, mutual and professional associations with many industry friends, and decades of sharing [...]
Our Council's blog was viewed more than 19,500 times in 2016! Here are the year's seven most-viewed posts. Blight-resistant chestnut seedlings. Photo by Allen Nichols Over a thousand people read Participate in the Reintroduction of the American Chestnut … by Simply Planting a Few Nuts. "Now [...]
Chris Manchester ISA Certified Arborist Christine (Chris) Manchester is the naturalist and sustainability coordinator for the Town of Dewitt, and as such she is heavily involved in the oversight of Dewitt’s urban forest. The NYSUFC provided financial assistance to Manchester to reimburse some of her [...]
The Council is tremendously pleased that three utility arborists have joined the Board: Orange and Rockland Utilities Manager of Vegetation Management Mark Beamish, NYSEG Lead Analyst Vegetation Manager Jeff Bell, and PSEG Long Island Forestry Supervisor Larry Ferrandiz. Council Vice President and National Grid Senior [...]
State Urban Forestry Program Coordinator Mary Kramarchyk was impressed by the Scottsville Plan of 2014. She says, "The Scottsville plan was funded by the urban forestry grant from the Environmental Protection Fund. What I like about it is the clear outline of goals and objectives by [...]
Otisville, NY Garden Club members planted this red maple and other trees as part of the Village's 2016 Arbor Day celebration, which was supported by an Arbor Day grant from the New York State Urban Forestry Council. Communities that are just getting their urban [...]
Hanging out at the portable sawmill demo: front left to right: East Fishkill Beautification Director Lori Brengalmann, DEC State Urban Forestry Coordinator Mary Kramarchyk, NYC Forester Danielle Gift. rear left to right: DEC Forester Gary Koplun, DEC Urban Forestry Partnerships Coordinator Sally Kellogg, Schichtel's Nursery Sales [...]
Did you know that scholarships toward registration for the annual ReLeaf conference are available through the DEC for qualified applicants? These folks received awards this year. Dewitt’s Nicholas Quilty-Koval: The Releaf Conference was fantastic. It was a great experience and I was able to talk to many [...]
SUNY ESF grads gathered at Skidmore 2016 ReLeaf conference for a group photo, with ESF President Emeritus Neil Murphy at center. Photo by Mary Martin Portable sawmill demo by Mid-Hudson Forest Products. Photo by Suzie Alvey Board members Karen Arent (left), a [...]