by Erin Conlon Amidst upsetting news of a mysterious anti-arborist felling local trees over the summer and fall, it can feel even more important to express your appreciation for the local greenery while it’s still here. And that’s where the NYC Parks Department comes in. Have a tree you love? Nominate it!
Since 1985, NYC Parks has been searching for, and subsequently crowning, Great Treesthroughout the city. And, sadly, only 65 of the original 120 Great Trees…
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