The Why, What, and How of Planting Trees at Home
"Westchester County's forests are under stress from invasive species, climate change, deer predation, and development. While park and preserve managers are doing their best to mitigate the damage, it will take the efforts of private landowners to ensure we have a healthy and diverse tree canopy for ourselves and our local wildlife. In this program, we'll discuss how homeowners can help by planting trees, including which species will do well, tips for planting and pruning, and more." Taro Ietaka is Westchester County’s Assistant Director of Conservation and the supervisor of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, the largest park in the County. He has been instrumental in the County's invasive species management and biodiversity programs. In addition to being a long-time naturalist and certified arborist, he is the past president of the Connecticut Westchester Mycological Association, past steering committee member of the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management, and co-founder of the Beech Leaf Disease Coalition.
"Westchester County's forests are under stress from invasive species, climate change, deer predation, and development. While park and preserve managers are doing their best to mitigate the damage, it will take the efforts of private landowners to ensure we have a healthy and diverse tree canopy for ourselves and our local wildlife. In this program, we'll discuss how homeowners can help by planting trees, including which species will do well, tips for planting and pruning, and more."
Taro Ietaka is Westchester County’s Assistant Director of Conservation and the supervisor of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, the largest park in the County. He has been instrumental in the County's invasive species management and biodiversity programs. In addition to being a long-time naturalist and certified arborist, he is the past president of the Connecticut Westchester Mycological Association, past steering committee member of the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management, and co-founder of the Beech Leaf Disease Coalition.