New Yorkers love their trees and appreciate the true value of their presence. Trees unite us in the places we gather, provide shade to keep our children cool when they play, and improve our overall well-being by reducing stress.Read More >

New 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 >

The 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 >

A 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 >

Andrew 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 >

Hundreds 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 >

This 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 >

More than 60 people gathered in Prospect Park Saturday to volunteer as part of the first City of Forest Day.Read More >

Thousands 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 >

Enjoy the city’s trees and forests – across the boroughs.Read More >