New York City is green once again, except the tree pit right outside my window. Everyday that I look out my window, all I see is an empty pit that people throw their trash in, use as a dog bathroom and generally ignore. I want a tree that will beautify my view and keep me and my apartment cool in the summer. After spending the winter months working with NYC's Partnerships for Parks on BxC's Street Tree Action Day, I learned about MillionTreesNYC. New York City is looking to to plant and care for one million new trees across the City's five boroughs over the next decade and anyone can request a FREE tree by going to the MillionTreesNYC website (click here). I went to the website, and only needed to fill out an easy online form. The website says I can probably expect my tree by next planting season in October. I'll keep you updated... -Chris (K Teacher)
Update: STILL NO STREET TREE! The request system has changed for the city of new york. I had to go to the new website and request a tree again. This time, there is a tracking system through 311 that makes it possible to track the progress of the street tree request:
ReplyDeletehttp://gis.nyc.gov/parks/forms/