Urban Forest

Planting trees is a key strategy in the fight against climate change. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, regulate temperature, support biodiversity, and improve air and water quality. In urban areas, planting trees may also be one of the simplest ways cities can prepare for a warmer future.

The Albany County city of Cohoes marked Earth Day with a tree planting.

Cities like Albany are getting more funding to plant trees in underserved areas.

Millions of dollars for urban forest development and property transfers for affordable housing were on the agenda at this week’s Springfield City Council meeting.

Hundreds of locals gathered in Saratoga Springs on Saturday to plant trees to celebrate Arbor Day — and leave a lasting legacy.

Saratoga Springs residents will participate in an annual tree-planting event and celebration this weekend.

The University at Albany is getting $5 million from the Forest Service to create a Center for Ecosystem-based Climate Adaptation.

Funding sought in environmental bond bill

The forestry building is named for retired City Forester Ed Casey

A coalition has announced the public phase of a campaign to conserve 163 acres of shoreline forest in the city of Burlington, Vermont.The Rock Point and…