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The doors are funny and the accelerator pedal too, but driving a BMW i3 made tree counting more fun.

Apply for a grant to care for trees in your neighborhood.

Simple magic. Urban trees improve air qual­ity, unite neigh­bor­hoods, decrease storm water runoff, increase real estate val­ues, and reduce heat­ing and cool­ing costs. And they look beautiful when they get big.

Pick up your free tree! In partnership with community organizations in Queens, NYRP is giving away trees. NYC residents can pick up free trees and learn how to plant and care for them. Mark your calendars with the date and location that works for you. MillionTreesNYC, one of the 132 PlaNYC initiatives, is a citywide, […]

One kind of resilience might start with a few spare Fridays of digging and planting on some blocks near your friend's house.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy the issue of New York’s vulnerability to flooding has stepped to the forefront of media concerns. And rightly so. With a mountain of scientific data indicating the future holds increased threats from global warming, a coastal city like New York can ill afford to ignore the problem of flooding. […]

Always a refreshing respite from the concrete jungle, Central Park and its acres of welcoming trees are highly valued by most New Yorkers, but few know the incredible sustainable effects of this urban forest. Last week, New York City was named to the American Forest organization’s list of top ten U.S. Cities for Urban Forests. As […]

MillionTreesNYC – Tree Giveaway Calendar Trees will be given away to NYC residents on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies run out. One tree can be adopted per address. Please note that trees cannot be planted on rooftops, terraces, or in city parks. Simple tree planting and care instructions come with your tree. All you […]

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