New York City has roughly one tree for every resident. That’s a good thing, because trees are necessities, given the reality of catastrophic climate change and the simple delights that make urban life livable.Read More >

New York City is poised to get a lot more trees. Last month, the city council passed a measure calling for 30% canopy cover by 2035, up from its current cover of 22%; a recent tree census found there’s enough room in the city to plant an additional 250,000 new trees.Read More >

Volunteers went to Prospect Park to plant over 100 trees.Read More >

Today, Forest for All NYC, in partnership with the Parks and Open Space Partners NYC and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, celebrates the second-annual City of Forest Day. Building on the incredible success of 2022’s inaugural event, this major day of action educates New Yorkers about the benefits of our urban tree canopy and encourages participation in the ongoing stewardship of trees across the city.Read More >

Second Annual City of Forest Day Bigger and Better

With More Events Happening in More Neighborhoods

Educating New Yorkers About the Importance of the Urban ForestRead More >

Forest for All NYC, in partnership with the Parks and Open Space Partners NYC and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, celebrates the second-annual City of Forest Day.Read More >

Fresh off the NYC Council passing two vital pieces of legislation to maintain and protect the urban forest, City of Forest Day will be a huge celebration of our recent victories!Read More >

Candace Thompson, manager for Solar 1’s Stuyvesant Cove Park, leads a walk through the streets of Manhattan, educating people about each tree along the way. The edible and medicinal street tree walk will be part of City of Forest Day.Read More >

By Michaela Kiel Brooklyn Daily Eagle In a move applauded by environmentalists and sustainability advocates, the New York City Council passed on Thursday a groundbreaking bill aimed at expanding its…Read More >

Under the shade of trees in City Hall Park, a coalition of environmental organizations, elected city officials, and residents gathered on Sept. 14 to show support for Introductions 1065 and 1066, new bills intended to expand and maintain New York City’s forested areas. After the rally, Introduction 1066 passed, while 1065 was delayed to an unspecified later date.Read More >