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Inside a Christmas Tree Farm
Contributing writer: Karen Emmerich, Town of Warwick Tree Commissioner and NYSUFC Board Member Running a Christmas tree farm is probably one of the happiest jobs you could ever have. Don’t get me wrong, the work can be hard, frustrating and demanding, but the rewards include [...]
Writing for the Trees Part Two: Bronx Great Tree Search
The second part of a story about Jean Zimmerman's experience assessing trees in the Bronx for New York City’s Great Tree Search 2023. On another afternoon, back in the city proper we locate a venerable black tupelo. “At the edge of the forested land [...]
Writing for the Trees Part One: Bronx Great Tree Search
In this installment of a somewhat regular feature, NYSUFC Board Member, author, blogger and Taking Root editor Jean Zimmerman describes the experience of assessing trees in the Bronx for New York City’s Great Tree Search 2023. There are many great trees in New York City. Yes, [...]
DEC Announces $12.9 Million Now Available Through New Federal Grant Opportunity to Support Urban and Community Forestry
Applications Being Accepted Now Through January 31, 2024. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that applications are now being accepted for a total of $12.9 million for urban and community forestry projects through the Inflation Reduction Act funding opportunity. Earlier this month Governor Hochul announced [...]
Overview of Disadvantaged Community Tools for Urban Forestry in NY – November 29th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST
Join the NYS DEC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program for a short overview of the three tools for determining disadvantaged community status in urban forestry in New York. DEC staff will discuss NY’s Disadvantaged Communities (DACs), Potential Environmental Justice Areas (PEJA), and the federal Community Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST), [...]
The Tree City Application Deadline Is Less Than One Month Away!
Be a part of the 2023 Tree City USA community in New York. Apply for Tree City USA status by December 1st, 2023. Last year, New York State had 174 approved Tree Cities, one of the best showings in the country! Want to learn more about the Tree City program, its [...]
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