On Earth Day, New York City Council District 2’s office will kick off the East Side Street Tree Bed Survey.
We are looking for volunteers to assist with surveying the tree beds in Council District 2! Some of the questions will be:
- Whether the tree is there
- Concerns about it’s health
- Is there a tree guard
- Are there rat burrows
- Is there litter and what type
- Is there signage.
There are about 693,000 street trees lining the sidewalks of New York City, which provide various environmental, economic, and health benefits. 22% of the city is covered by the urban canopy, which totals about 7 million trees, and advocates like Forest for All NYC are calling for 30% coverage by 2035.
This survey will help inform City agencies about the conditions of the street trees in our neighborhoods.
If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here: bit.ly/3EddH8I
Please contact Eddie Amador with any questions: eamador@council.nyc.gov
East Side Street Tree Bed Survey Training and Information Session
Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
Registration Link: bit.ly/3ybz2vM
