Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine - 🌳 Let's Celebrate Arbor Day Together with a Million More Trees!

 

In Manhattan, we live together with almost 100,000 trees, so it’s important that we take time today to not only appreciate the beauty and importance of our urban forest, but to also sow seeds to ensure a greener future for generations to come. So that is why I'm thrilled to share some tree-mendous news with you.  Earlier this week, all 12 of Manhattan’s Community Boards came together to pass a resolution officially supporting my ambitious plan to plant a million more trees in NYC by 2030 and achieve at least 30% tree canopy cover by 2035! Our Million More Trees Initiative aims to grow the tree canopy across the five boroughs over the next decade, protecting New Yorkers from climate change's impacts and environmental risks.  In addition to sprucing up the City, this plan will also help tackle a major health crisis facing our city by decreasing the urban heat island effect. Prioritizing plantings in communities of color and lower-income neighborhoods will reduce heat vulnerability and improve the overall quality of life. Snap and Share your Top Manhattan Tree! I'm also excited to announce the kick-off of our "Tree-Mendous" competition!  We're stumped! We need your help to find the best tree in Manhattan.  Throw us some shade and snap a photo of your favorite tree in the borough, share its story, and tell us why it's special to you.  The best trees from across Manhattan will be featured on LinkNYC digital kiosks. The top tree, chosen based on its visual appeal and story or significance to the community, will receive a special accommodation. So I really wood encourage all of you to participate in this competition and help raise awareness about the value of our urban forest.  Submit your Tree-Mendous competition entries via our social media channels or by visiting: https://www.manhattanbp.nyc.gov/initiatives/million-more-trees/ Our trees play a critical role in maintaining a healthy environment and improving our quality of life.  With the support of you and our Community Boards, we are already building momentum to grow the next generation of trees today. Hope you have a great Arbor Day! Mark