REMARKS
Impact of drought on New York City's tree planting efforts
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Council Member Jim Gennaro discusses the impact of the drought on New York City's tree planting efforts, highlighting the importance of trees in the city's climate mitigation strategy and the challenges posed by the current drought conditions.
- The drought coincides with the beginning of the city's tree planting season
- Trees are crucial for climate mitigation, absorbing CO2, reducing stormwater runoff, and cooling the streetscape
- Newly planted trees are vulnerable to dehydration, raising concerns about their survival during drought conditions
Jim Gennaro
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It is unfortunate that this year, the height of the drought has coincided with the beginning of the city's tree planting season.
0:03:11
Trees are an integral part of the city's climate mitigation strategy.
0:03:16
They absorb CO2 2 from the atmosphere, reduce stormwater runoff, and can significantly cool the streetscape.
0:03:24
They can also cost up to $3,500 per tree to plant.
0:03:29
This is according to my staff.
0:03:30
I did not make up this number.
0:03:32
It seems like a lot.
0:03:33
Newly planted trees are among the most vulnerable to dehydration, so I am so I am interested in hearing from the administration how newly planted street trees can be protected from potential droughts.
0:03:47
I'll just make note that it was the Parks Department, upon hearing, of this hearing, that they wanted to participate and give their thoughts and, answer questions.
0:03:58
And, we are grateful to the Parks Department for keeping an eye on our trees and paying attention to what this committee's doing.
0:04:07
I'd also like more back to the text.
