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Controversy over alleged lack of new trees planted in NYC
Posted OnFebruary 3, 2023 byNew Data released by the NYC Mayor’s Office appears to show that the city is planting far fewer trees this fiscal ear when compared to last year and has led to some criticism from environmental groups. However, that’s not necessarily the full picture, as the Parks Department says in reality they’re on track to have one of their best tree planting seasons of the decade.Read More…
New tree plantings in NYC fall to lowest level in 15 years
Posted OnFebruary 1, 2023 byThe number of new trees planted across New York City’s public spaces fell to the lowest level in 15 years, the latest sign that Mayor Eric Adams is failing to keep pace with the growing calls to expand the urban forest.Read More…
Mayor Adams Promised 20,000 Trees a Year. But Budget Cuts Threaten Progress
Posted OnFebruary 1, 2023 byA staff of just 302 people tend to a crop of over 865,000 trees across the city. Adams’ preliminary budget aims to slash $46 million from the Parks Department, which environmentalists fear signals a step back in the mayor’s promise to keep New York City’s canopy alive and growing.Read More…
How New York City’s Trees and Shrubs Help Clear Its Air
Posted OnJanuary 19, 2023 byAndrew Reinmann looked past the buildings on a recent afternoon in Harlem and focused instead on the trees. Along St. Nicholas Terrace, Dr. Reinmann noted rows of London planes and oaks embedded in cement.Read More…
Brooklynites show NYC’s urban forest some love on City of Forest Day
Posted OnOctober 17, 2022 byHundreds of Brooklynites came out on a Saturday to celebrate the city’s urban forest on the first-ever City of Forest Day.
This special day gave residents the opportunity to learn about the importance of the urban tree canopy, which serves as the “lungs” of the city, and show some love by shoveling compost and cleaning habitat.Read More…
NYC PARKS & PARTNERS CELEBRATE CITY OF FOREST DAY WITH MORE THAN 50 STEWARDSHIP EVENTS CITYWIDE
Posted OnOctober 17, 2022 byThis past Saturday, October 15, NYC Parks, in partnership with Forest for All NYC, and Parks and Open Space Partners NYC, launched the first-ever ‘City of Forest Day.’ This special day of action helped educate New Yorkers about the benefits of the urban tree canopy and encouraged participation in the ongoing stewardship of trees across the city.Read More…
First City of Forest Day in NYC
Posted OnOctober 15, 2022 byMore than 60 people gathered in Prospect Park Saturday to volunteer as part of the first City of Forest Day.Read More…
‘Lungs of the city’ – City of Forest Day puts spotlight on NYC’s 7 million trees
Posted OnOctober 15, 2022 byThousands citywide are expected to celebrate “City of Forest Day” – a new event aiming educate and encourage people to care for nature throughout their communities.Read More…
13 mostly free things to do in NYC this weekend and beyond
Posted OnOctober 15, 2022 byEnjoy the city’s trees and forests – across the boroughs.Read More…
1st Annual City of Forest Day
Posted OnOctober 15, 2022 byJoin us on Saturday, October 15, 2022 to learn, care for, and celebrate the NYC urban forest at City of Forest Day!Read More…