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Speak for the Trees Receives New England ISA Gold Leaf Award

On October 3rd, 2022, we were honored to receive the Gold Leaf Award presented by the New England Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (NEC-ISA) for "outstanding landscape beautification activities."

The ISA Harry J. Banker Gold Leaf Award recognizes individuals, organizations, and communities for either outstanding Arbor Day activities or for outstanding landscape beautification activities which have had a significant, sustained impact upon a community or region.

We appreciate the recognition of our efforts by NEC-ISA and will continue to expand Boston's tree canopy to underserved communities and educate on the importance of an intact urban forest.

 
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Our Executive Director and Dwaign Tyndal, Executive Director at Alternatives for Community and Environment, called on the city to not only plant, but also preserve trees, especially in EJ neighborhoods.

Black and brown neighborhoods want to see real commitment to preservation

We were thrilled to see Mayor Michelle Wu release the city’s Urban Forest Plan (“Wu announces forestry division to preserve, expand Boston trees,” Metro, Sept. 22).

In centering equity, green jobs, and climate resilience, the mayor is charting a path forward to grow the city’s forest for generations to come. Furthermore, by adding staff to a new forestry division, her administration has demonstrated a commitment to put the plan into action.
However, this staff increase needs to be supported with a concerted commitment to preserving mature trees, especially in environmental justice neighborhoods.

This summer, despite protests from residents of Roxbury (a priority neighborhood in the Urban Forest Plan), the city removed 29 mature trees in Malcolm X Park. Without these trees, Roxbury’s air will be hotter and dirtier, leading to exacerbated health issues in an already burdened, primarily Black neighborhood. No number of small replanted trees can replace what was lost.


We see two immediate places where Wu can lead in demonstrating commitment both to the growth of Boston’s urban forest and to rebuilding trust with city residents, especially in Black and brown communities. The first is a 14-acre parcel in Crane Ledge Woods in Hyde Park slated for redevelopment; the second is a 4-acre wooded area on Morton Street in Dorchester slated for a turf field. Preserving trees on these properties would go a long way.

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October Tree Giveaways
10/15 Roxbury Giveaway

Join Speak for the Trees for our Roxbury Tree Giveaway at the Haley House Thornton Street Farm on Saturday, October 15th from 12-3:00pm. We are excited to be in partnership with Accenture and to share space with our local farming community.

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10/29 Allston-Brighton Tree Giveaway 

In partnership with Stop & Shop Restore, Artisan’s Asylum, and the new Allston-Brighton Tree Alliance, we are excited to be at the Artisan’s Asylum on Saturday, October 29th from 11:00am-3:00pm.

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Boston forestry division job openings

Boston's new Forestry Division is hiring for multiple positions, including an Executive Assistant, arborists, and a Director of Urban Forestry. Learn more below.

Executive Assistant job description: reporting to the Director of Urban Forestry or a designee, the Executive Assistant for Urban Forestry will support the Urban Forestry Division in a variety of administrative tasks related to the operation of the division

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Arborist job description: under the general supervision of the Commissioner, Director of Urban Forestry, City Tree Warden or their designee, the Arborist will support the care, protection and promotion of the urban forest throughout the community, including the City-owned trees, as well as other trees to the extent provided for by law and/or regulation

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Director of Urban Forestry job description: the Director of Urban Forestry plays a lead role in all initiatives related to the care, protection and promotion of the urban forest throughout the community, including the City-owned trees, as well as other trees to the extent provided for by law and/or regulation. 

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Judith Glixon (and Kipper) Walk to Ipswich

67 year old Massachusetts resident Judith Glixon recently walked 33 miles to raise funds for Speak for the Trees. Over the course of her three day walk (alongside her dog Kipper), Judith raised over $3,500 for our organization. Thank you Judith and all of the kind people who donated to her campaign!


October Volunteer Opportunities
10/13 Tree Watering
in Fields Corner

Join us for watering 4:30-6:00pm in Fields Corner

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10/18 Tree Watering
in Fields Corner

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10/20 Tree Watering in Fields Corner

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