A Tree (Sometimes) Grows in Brooklyn
The May issue of Parks & Recreation offers a first-person look at how New York City is tackling a number of ambitious "greening" efforts by way of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's PlaNYC initiative. One of those undertakings is the planting of 1 million new trees across the city by 2017, as explained by author Adrian Benepe, director of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
Now, you might think that most folks would jump at the opportunity for the city to plant a tree in their front yard. After all, an urban canopy of trees provides air conditioning, increases home values, and naturally filters and cleans the air. But evidently, some New Yorkers haven't taken such a shine to the idea.
In fact, as urban forester Arthur Simpson tells the New York Times, he's received a particularly unfriendly welcome from some residents. Check it out here.