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NYC Trees in Crisis | New York City News
New York City’s urban forest is under siege as storms surge in frequency and intensity, sending tree crews scrambling with over 11,000 service calls this year—more than double the past three years. High winds and soggy soil are toppling even healthy trees, while rising temps stress species survival. With a goal of 30% canopy coverage by 2040, extreme weather is making that harder. Residents can help by watering, weeding, and mulching tree pits—especially during dry spells—and private arborists are seeing record call volumes after brutal winter storms. Our city’s trees are fighting harder than…
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