Welcome to the Niskayuna Tree Council website!
The Tree Council
The Town of Niskayuna Tree Council consists of members appointed (for a three-year term) by the Town Board. Each member is a citizen and resident of the Town. The Town Board endeavors to appoint at least one member who is professionally trained in a field such as forestry, botany, horticulture or landscape architecture.
The Tree Council holds regular meetings open to the public.
The Latest from the Tree Council...
2024 Arbor Day Tree List
Note: Images taken from ArborDay.org/treeguide Arborvitae/White Cedar: Evergreen tree, commonly sheared for a hedge; light green color; excellent for wildlife food & cover; grows on various soils but prefers moist loamy soils. The American arborvitae grows to a...
2022 Great Tree Hunt Winners
WINNER, the Greatest Tree in Niskayuna: Poplar (probably), 24 feet 7 inches, submitted by Jordan Frank Largest Maple 252 inches, submitted by Dan Smith Largest Oak, 173 inches, submitted by Teddy Ciampa Largest White Pine, 132 Inches, submitted by Jonathan Marr...
2022 Great Tree Hunt Winner
Submitted by Jordan Frank. The circumference at 4 feet above the ground is 24 feet 7 inches. Possibly a Poplar.It is located just inland from the Mohawk River near the back end of the wastewater treatment property off Lock 7 Road. It is accessible from the bike path,...
Did you know?
Niskayuna has been a Tree City USA community for over 20 consecutive years!
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