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Sponsorship Opportunities for 2022 NY ReLeaf Conference

Sponsorship Details and Fillable Form From Council President Steve Harris: We are writing to invite you to support and participate in the 2022 NYS ReLeaf Conference – back in person! This annual event is attended by community decision makers, professional arborists, volunteers, educators and environmental professionals -- all who have [...]

By Jean|April 25th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

May DEC Webinars: Storytelling for Grants; Trees for Public Health

Upcoming NYSDEC ReLeaf Webinars Public trees and public health - May 11 Webinar, 12pm – 1:15pm A growing body of scientific research suggests that abundant trees and green space in communities provides important benefits for human health and well-being. The Green Heart Project in Louisville, Kentucky is one of the largest, long-term initiatives [...]

By Jean|April 25th, 2022|Categories: Grants, NYSDEC, ReLeaf Workshops, Webinars & Online Workshops|Tags: Public Trees for Public Health, Storytelling for Grant Applications|0 Comments

Fall Planting, Bare Root & Container Considerations, and a More Nuanced Look at “Fall Hazards”

Bare root harvested trees retain a much higher percentage of fine roots (right) than balled-and-burlapped trees (left, with soil removed), but not all street tree species survive bare root transplanting well. Dr. Nina Bassuk and her team looked not just at how many roots a harvested tree has, but [...]

By Jean|April 16th, 2022|Categories: Arboriculture, Bare Root, Technology, Tree Planting|Tags: bare root method, bare root planting, Fall hazards, Fall Planting, Green-Wood Cemetery, hydrogel, Nina Bassuk, transplanting, Tree Watertown, Urban Horticulture Institute|0 Comments

2022 Municipal Forestry Institute (MFI) Save the Date

Save the Date / See SMA website for updates!

By Jean|April 16th, 2022|Categories: Municipal Forestry Insitute, Training, Urban Forest Branding & Marketing|Tags: MFI 2022|0 Comments

Save the Date: 2022 NY ReLeaf Conference in Watertown

The beautiful Jefferson Community College campus in Watertown, on the Black River. The 2022 NY ReLeaf Conference will be July 21-23 at Jefferson Community College on the Black River in Watertown. ReLeaf Conferences are known for their excellent programs, socializing, and affordability. The Region 6 Conference Planning Committee [...]

By Jean|April 9th, 2022|Categories: NY ReLeaf, ReLeaf Conference|Tags: 2022 ReLeaf Conference, Jefferson Community College, Watertown|0 Comments

April TAKING ROOT News

ReLeaf Workshops and Conference, Seneca Village, Olmsted at 200, Tree City Awards, New Leadership for NYC Parks, FLCC Professorship, more! Read this month's TAKING ROOT news here and subscribe here.

By Jean|April 6th, 2022|Categories: Environmental Justice, NYC, ReLeaf Conference, ReLeaf Workshops, TAKING ROOT News, Tree City USA|0 Comments

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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