The Parks Department hosting a Trees Count event in Prospect Park, on Wednesday 8/19 from 2PM – 4PM. This is a once-in-a-decade initiative!

The tree census provides us with essential data for managing our urban canopy. This will be a great opportunity for stewards to come out and hug trees at the parks they call home.

Since 1995, NYC Parks has conducted decadal counts of street trees (adding park trees in the most recent count), and now it’s time to get an update on our urban forest! Trees Count is the fourth participatory inventory of NYC’s urban trees. We will record the location, size, species, and condition of all public street and park trees in New York City.

What to Expect
When you attend a Trees Count events in a NYC Park, you will receive a tote bag with all the materials needed to count trees! Next, you’ll receive a 20-minute training session that includes the basics of tree identification and how to measure and assess each tree. We’ll be collecting data such as the location, size, species, and condition of the trees.
Using the Tree Census app, you’ll split up into different zones within the park to start counting trees! You should expect to count trees for approximately one to two hours. After completing your first training event, you are welcome and encouraged to continue counting trees on your own in smaller parks across the city.
Please ensure you register for this event on the Trees Count website Trees Count Registration : NYC Parks before registration closes on 8/17 at 8AM.