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New Paltz Tree City USA Recognition Event 2024

For the second consecutive Thursday, representatives of New York State Tree Lines, Tree Campuses and Tree Cities gathered to celebrate their accomplishments in 2023, this week at SUNY New Paltz. State Forester Fiona Watt kicked off the morning with some remarks on the achievements of New York [...]

By editor|April 9th, 2024|Categories: Arbor Day, Tree Campus USA, Tree City USA|Comments Off

ReLeaf Workshop: Changing Climate Changing Forests

This in-person climate-stewardship-focused workshop will allow participants to learn about a variety of topics, including beech leaf disease, urban trees and carbon, NYC Housing Authority tree projects, youth involvement in green careers, and the Woodlawn Arboretum. Hosted by ReLeaf Region 2, the event will take place May 10, 2024, [...]

By editor|April 8th, 2024|Categories: Climate Change, ReLeaf Workshops, Training|Comments Off

Syracuse Tree City USA Recognition Event 2024

Sixty people from twenty-nine Tree City communities, one Tree Line and six Tree Campuses gathered at the SKY Armory in Syracuse on March 21, 2024 for the annual NYSDEC Recognition Event to honor Arbor Day Foundation awardees. The weather was chilly but the [...]

By editor|April 2nd, 2024|Categories: Arbor Day, Arbor Day Foundation, NYSDEC, Tree City USA|Comments Off

Trees, Please!

Great Elm, Crotona Park/Matthew Lopez-Jensen “It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.” — Robert [...]

By editor|April 1st, 2024|Categories: Trees Please|Comments Off

$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 editor|March 27th, 2024|Categories: Grants, NYSDEC|Comments Off

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 editor|March 26th, 2024|Categories: Innovative Projects and Programs, NYSDEC|Comments Off

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New York State’s Urban Forestry program is a partnership of public, private, and volunteer organizations and individuals that fosters comprehensive planning, management, and education throughout New York to create a healthy urban and community forest and enhance quality of life.

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Central Park, NYC by Carlos Alcazar