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Arbor Day Medina 2011!
Over three hundred students and citizens celebrated Arbor Day Medina 2011! These students from Oak Orchard Elementary School performed a song for the celebration.

MUNICIPAL TREE BOARD INFORMATION

Western New York's Biggest and Best Arbor Day Celebration

ARBOR DAY MEDINA 2012!

Arbor Day Medina 2010

FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2011 - 1:30 P.M.

Gwinn Street Park

Awards, songs, skits, poems, tree planting and much, much more!

Over 125 trees to be planted this year!

Over 400 seedlings will be distributed

to Medina school children this year!

Over 50 trees will be planted in the Village of Medina this year

along Gwinn Street, West Oak Orchard Street, Eagle Street,

West Center Street, West Avenue, and South Avenue.

75 trees will be planted along Maple Ridge Road and the South

Main Street/Gwinn Street area. The Municipal Tree Board

worked in cooperation with the NYSDOT to complete the

landscape portion of the NYS Rte. 31 rebuild project. Thank

you to Mr. Jon Harman and the NYSDOT for a great job!

This year, the Medina Area Lions Club has partnered with

the Municipal Tree Board in making Arbor Day even better!

On Thursday, April 26, 2012, members of the Lion's Club

will be visiting the Fourth grade at Oak Orchard Elementary

School to distribute over 400 seedlings for home planting!

Thank you to the Medina Area Lions Club!

Watch for more information soon on these and other Arbor Day

events!

The Village of Medina- a proud

Tree City USA

and

Tree City Growth Award

community.

A great place to live and grow!

During the hot, dry months of summer...

trees need water!!! Tree Gator

Civic-minded citizens can help!!!

Did you know that it has been estimated that a 35' tall tree with an

actual leaf surface area of 2000 ft tree could lose up to 35 gallons

of water a day? New street trees require little more than regular

watering to ensure vigorous growth. The question is, how much

and how often?

A newly planted tree will require 6 - 8 gallons of water

every 10 - 14 days, or 1.5 - 2 gallons a day.

During July, August, and September drought conditions can

stress some trees badly and more watering may be required during extreme conditions.

However, if young trees are watered properly on a consistent basis, they will survive,

grow, and thrive even under extremely dry and hot conditions. Village residents are

encouraged to water young and recently planted street trees in the during the summer

drought periods of July-September, as long as the tips in the article below (High Quality

Trees - How Much Water Does a Tree Need?) are followed.

If you can afford to do so, your help in watering during the summer months would be

invaluable, welcomed and greatly appreciated!!! Without water, a tree cannot establish a

strong, deep root system and will never become a vigorous, lush, and long-lived beautiful

tree.

Don't over water (daily). Be careful not to over water. Over-watering interferes with the

roots ability to exchange oxygen. Check the soil. It should be moist not saturated.

Trees love water, but they do not like "soggy feet"! One test may be to take a handful of

soil, close, then open your hand. If the soil retains its shape - but is not sticky, the

moisture content is favorable.

Perhaps you've noticed those odd-looking green bags around the base of newly planted

trees in the village... They are called "Tree Gators". They hold 20 gallons of water and

deliver it to the tree roots with a slow drip to ensure the water goes where it is needed.

Residents can purchase Tree Gators online through Amazon, or many other online

retailers. They can also be found at many WNY nurseries, like Russell's Tree & Shrub

Farm, LLC on Transit Road in East Amherst, NY. Gators provide an excellent way to

water any tree during hot, dry months. They are easy to use and nearly fool-proof!

Please note!... just because a tree no longer wears a Gator does not mean it no longer

needs water! Any tree, young or mature needs water in hot weather! Your help in

watering is greatly appreciated! 20-gallon Tree Gator effectively delivers deep watering

to tree roots, helping young trees to establish and grow during hot, dry weather, and

become vigorous as they mature. A healthy root system ensures a strong, healthy, long-

lived tree that will provide many years of beauty and enjoyment!

New Information...

Street Trees for Residents

Homeowners- interested in purchasing a tree for the right-of-way in front of your house?

New form below in "TREE DOCUMENTS & INFORMATION"!

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Tree Risk Survey Report cover

Tree Risk Survey Report

Village of Medina Forest

A comprehensive report detailing the condition

and needs of the village forest. 1,000 to 1,300

potential planting sites! Prepared by forester

Andrew Pleninger, Urban Forestry,

LLC. Below under "ALL ABOUT TREES".

Boxwood Cemetery Tree Inventory Report cover

NEW! Boxwood Cemetery

Tree Inventory Report 2010

A comprehensive report detailing the

condition and needs of the forest in the

historic Boxwood Cemetery. Prepared

by forester Andrew Pleninger,

Urban Forestry, LLC. Download

the complete report below under

"ALL ABOUT TREES"

TREE BOARD MEMBERS

Tree Board Member - Chairman Christopher Busch Phone: 585-798-1523
Tree Board Member - Secretary Jamie Wagner Phone: 585-798-4239
Tree Board Member Nicole Goyette Phone: 585-798-4959
Tree Board Member - Vice-Chairman Wilson Southworth Phone: 585-798-1712
Tree Board Consultant J.R. Brundage
Tree Board Member - Alternate James Bansbach Phone: 585-798-0975
Tree Board Member Memorial Tree Donation Contact • make memorial enquiries/requests to: Marsha Winters Memorial Tree Donations - Medina Municipal Tree Board 415 West Center Street Medina, NY 14103 Phone: 585-798-1025 Memorial Tree Donation Coordinator
Code Enforcement Officer - Ex Offico Tree Board Member Martin Busch Village Building Department City Hall - 600 Main Street Medina, NY 14103 Phone: 585-798-0770 Village Tree Planting/Municipal Tree Ordinance Questions
Superintendent of Public Works - Ex Offico Tree Board Member Pete Houseknecht Department of Public Works City Hall - 600 Main Street Medina, NY 14103 Phone: 585-798-1790 INTERNET INFORMATION WEB LINKS TO TREE & FORESTRY PHOTOS & INFORMATION

Medina Celebrates Arbor Day! Medina NY: WNY Biggest and Best Arbor Day Celebration!
Medina Receives Tree City Growth Award Medina Awarded Tree City Growth Award
Mulch Volcanoes: How Landscapers Are Killing Your Trees! NEW: Mulch Volcanoes: How Landscapers Are Killing Your Trees! Many homeowners and businesses are paying good money to have their landscaper kill their trees with mulch volcanoes. Roger Cook from This Old House gives an eyeopening lesson on poor tree mulching techniques.
Creating An Urban Forest: The Bare Root Method NEW: Video: Creating An Urban Forest: The Bare Root Method
University of Connecticut Plant database University of Connecticut Plant Database: Tree Photos & Information
Oregon State University Plant database Oregon State University Plant Database: Tree Photos & Information
Cornell University Woody Plants Database Cornell University Woody Plants Database: Tree Photos & Information
Cornell University Urban Horticulture Institute Cornell University Urban Horticulture Institute: Dr. Nina Bassuk/Information about trees in urban environments
Urban Forestry, LLC NEW: Urban Forestry LLC: Andrew Pleninger, Vice-President/Arboricultural and Urban Forestry consulting services
American Society of Consulting Arborists NEW: American Society of Consulting Arborists: Advice & Information for the general public about Arborists
New York ReLeaf NEW: New York ReLeaf: A statewide effort that brings people together to share information about trees
NEW: Tree City USA NEW: Tree City USA/National Arbor Day Foundation Information on how to become a Tree City USA
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation NYSDEC Urban & Community Forestry: DEC forestry professionals, public/private individuals, & volunteers working with urban trees
International Society of Arborculture: Trees Are Good! Comprehensive Information About Trees & Tree Care: General information for homeowners about trees & tree care.
University of Illinois Extension Selecting Trees For Your Home: Things a homeowner should consider when selecting a tree
University of Minnesota Forestry Resource Extension Seasonal Care For Trees in Northern U.S. Climates: Information for homeowners about caring for trees in places like WNY
South Carolina Forestry Commission/Univ. of Clemson Extension NEW: Newly Planted Trees: Strategies for Survival Ensure your newly planted tree survives - So. Carolina Forestry Comm./Univ. of Clemson Extension
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Northern Tree Selection Online Information: Information for homeowners about selecting the best trees for climates like WNY
Minnesota Power: The Right Tree Handbook Comprehensive Information About Selecting The Proper Tree: Information about why certain trees are best for certain sites ALERTS! INFORMATION ABOUT TREE PESTS & DISEASES YOU SHOULD KNOW TREE DESTROYING PEST INFORMATION: The following information pertains to pests which have infested trees in several states, including how to identify and report them, and what is currently being done to eradicate them. The Asian Long Horned Beetle, Emerald Ash Borer, and Sirex Woodwasp are responsible for destorying entire tree populations over extremely wide areas, including some areas of New York State. Both are a severe threat to the health and existence of urban and natural forests across the United States.
USDA Asian Long Horned Beetle Asian Long Horned Beetle Infestation/Quarantine Information
University of Vermont Asian Long Horned Beetle Asian Long Horned Beetle Infestation/Reporting Information
NEW: Emerald Ash Borer in NYS NEW: NY Eyes Migration of Emerald Ash Borer Niagara and Erie counties could be the target in 2010
NEW: NYSDEC Emerald Ash Borer in WNY NEW: NYSDEC Emerald Ash Borer in WNY Emerald Ash Borer infestation (EAB) in Randolph, Cattaraugus County, NY
NYC Department of Parks & Recreation: Asian Long Horned Beetle Asian Long Horned Beetle NYS Infestation Information
Trees Under Threat: Asian Long Horned Beetle in Toronto Asian Long Horned Beetle Infestation Information
NEW: Sirex woodwasp infestation harms pine species in NYS NEW: Sirex Woodwasp Infestation NYSDEC announces comprehensive program to limit spread of serious pest
USDA Emerald Ash Borer USDA Emerald Ash Borer Infestation/Reporting Information
USDA Emerald Ash Borer Emerald Ash Borer Infestation Information FAQ'S FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION & ANSWERS

••• HOW CAN I GET A TREE IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE? ANSWER: There are two ways in which a homeowner can have a tree planted on the right-of-way in front of their home. First, contact the Municipal Tree Board and enquire if there will be any trees planted in your neighborhood soon. The Tree Board is constantly assessing needs and updating plans. Your neighborhood could be next. Second, you may purchase a tree through the Village to be planted! Down load the form- HOMEOWNER TREE PURCHASE REQUEST- on this website. Complete the quick and easy form, return it to or mail it to the Village Building Department, and a Tree Board representative will contact you. They will schedule a visit to your property, assess the proposed planting sites, and make recommendations about what trees are both best and appropriate to plant. They will talk about those trees with you and help you make your selections. Your plans and tree selections will be approved, you'll make your payment at the clerk's office, your trees will ordered, delivered, and installed for your enjoyment! DO NOT purchase and plant a tree on village right-of-way without consulting with and obtaining approval of the Municipal Tree Board- it is AGAINST THE LAW! The Tree Board welcomes your interest, and will work to accomodate your needs! In general, all planting is done in the spring during the months of April, May, and early June. The cost of a high-quality tree- 2" caliper, delivered, planted, and mulched is $175- no landscaper can match that price or quality! If you intend to go through this simple process to have a tree planted in front of your house, try to do it before spring. Make your plans known to the Tree Board in fall or winter– all trees for spring planting are ordered from the tree providers months in advance of April! Many great trees are available after that date, but planning early means a greater selection of tree species not ordinarily available!
••• HOW CAN I PURCHASE A MEMORIAL TREE AND GRANITE BRICK FOR THE GARDEN? ANSWER: Information about memorial tree donations, and tree donations in general can be found below, or by contacting Tree Board member Marsha Winters at (585) 798-1025. Mrs Winters is the Memorial Tree Donation Coordinator, and additional contact information is located above in the Contacts list. You may download a PDF format donation form and additional information below in the section "Tree Documents and Information". For a donation of $250-$300, a memorial tree can be purchased and located somewhere in the village forest. Included with the purchase of a memorial tree is granite brick inscribed with a memorial wish or rememberance. The bricks are ordered throughout the year, BUT are placed in the Memorial Tree Garden (in front of City Hall) once each spring. The garden was completed in August 2009, with the installation of a paver walkway and the first group of granite memorial bricks. Once again, additional granite bricks will be installed once each spring. Bricks can not be purchased without a tree. A memorial tree donation is a beautiful way in which you can provide a living tribute and help beautify the village streets. General donations to the tree fund are also most welcome and help us in reforestation efforts.
••• WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP BESIDES BUYING A TREE? ANSWER: Not to worry! You can help and do something besides buying a tree! If there are newly or recently planted trees in your neighborhood, do what you can to keep them watered and mulched in the hot, dry summer months. The Tree Board and DPW do what they can with limited resources. You can be a huge help by watering a tree! There is helpful information below in the article "High Quality Trees - How Much Water Does a Tree Need?". You'll find information about watering and mulching a tree. Read the helpful links below... they'll help you become an educated tree helper! Notes of caution: Do not mulch a tree with fresh wood chips. They will deplete the nitrogen in the soil and harm the tree! Use commerically prepared mulch or compost. Do not ever use a "weed-whacker" around the base of a tree! It will damage the tree and possibly lead to disease and/or the death of the tree. Do not mound mulch around the trunk of the tree! This can lead to rot and other undesirable situations for the tree! Refer to the helpful information below on proper mulching techniques. DO NOT prune, trim, or damage any tree on the village right-of-way! IT IS AGAINST THE LAW to do so, or to cause any damage to any public tree! You will be fined! If you believe a tree needs pruning, trimming, or other maintenance, contact the Municipal Tree Board and/or the Code Enforcement Officer. They will be happy to assess the situation and provide the right care at the right time! We appreciate your enthusiasm... but let us do the pruning! ALL ABOUT TREES ARTICLES & INFORMATION ABOUT VILLAGE TREES

LIST: Recommended Trees for the Village of Medina (PDF - 450.0 KB) NEW! Recommended Trees for the Village of Medina
NEW: Boxwood Cemetery Tree Inventory Report 2010 (PDF - 1.1 MB) NEW! Boxwood Cemetery Tree Inventory Report 2010 Prepared by Andrew Pleninger, Urban Forestry LLC
NEW: Village of Medina Tree Risk Survey (PDF - 384.2 KB) NEW! Village of Medina Tree Risk Survey Prepared by Andy Pleninger, Urban Forestry LLC
#1 Why a Municipal Tree Board? (PDF - 190.3 KB) Why Do We Need A Tree Board?
#2 What Kind of Tree to Plant (PDF - 450.2 KB) So Many Tree Choices... Which One to Plant?
#3 More What Tree to Plant (PDF - 1.3 MB) What Kind of Tree Should I Plant?
#4 A High Quality Tree (PDF - 617.6 KB) A High Quality Tree - How Much Water Does a Tree Need?
#5 More About High Quality Trees (PDF - 761.1 KB) More About High Quality Trees
#6 Other Terrific Trees Besides Maples (PDF - 2.5 MB) There Are Other Great Trees Besides Maples!
#7 More Terrific Trees (PDF - 2.3 MB) And Still More Great Trees!
#8 More Great Trees To Consider (PDF - 1.7 MB) Yet Even More Great Trees to Consider!
#9 Still More Terrific Trees To Consider (PDF - 978.1 KB) More Excellent Tree Choices!
#10 March: Time To Think Trees! (PDF - 819.4 KB) January-March: Plant Your Tree Planting Now!
#11 One More Great Tree... (PDF - 2.5 MB) One More Great Tree to Consider Planting... VILLAGE OF MEDINA TREE DOCUMENTS & INFORMATION:
FORM: Homeowner Tree Purchase Request (PDF - 53.5 KB) NEW! FORM: Homeowner Tree Purchase Request This form is to be used by a homeowner who desires to purchase and plant a tree(s) on the public right-of-way in front of their home.
FORM: Memorial Tree Donation Form Revised 4/10 (PDF - 88.5 KB) NEW! FORM: Memorial Tree Donation/General Donation Form This form is used by someone wishing to donate funds to purchase a tree and granite engraved brick in memory of someone, or to honor someone for an achievement, birth, etc. Granite memorial bricks are placed in the Memorial Tree Garden in front of City Hall. The donated memorial tree is placed somewhere in the village forest. Citizens may also donate funds in any amount simply to advance the village reforestation efforts. Download the above form and complete the section under "GENERAL DONATIONS". All donations whether for a memorial tree or for general tree planting help us with the enormous task of reforesting our streets. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Organizations, civic groups, or neighborhoods wanting to help by raise funds for trees are most welcome and should contact the Tree Board for help and support.
Medina Arbor Day 2010 (PDF - 495.8 KB) NEW! PRESS RELEASE: Medina Arbor Day 2010 Medina to receive third Tree City USA designation at Arbor Day celebration
Medina Arbor Day 2009 (PDF - 587.5 KB) NEW! Medina Arbor Day 2009 Medina receives the Tree City USA national designation for a second year.
Medina Arbor Day 2008 (PDF - 367.6 KB) NEW! Medina Arbor Day 2008 Students and citizens celebrate Arbor Day in Medina, NY
Medina Municipal Tree Board brochure (PDF - 539.3 KB) Tree Board Brochure
Editorial: Trees, Glorious Trees! (PDF - 211.8 KB) NEW! Editorial: Trees, Glorious Trees! The Batavia Daily News urges communities to follow Medina's example.
Planting For The Future in Medina, NY (PDF - 89.2 KB) Partners: Arbor Day Medina & The Bank of Castile
Chronicle Online Cornell News Service (PDF - 226.2 KB) Cornell Helps Trees Grow in Towns From Medina To Jordan FAST FACTS FAST FACT ARTICLES ABOUT TREES & TREE CARE
Selecting A Tree For Planting Under Power Lines (PDF - 571.8 KB) National Grid Tree Selection Guide
Fast Facts About Watering Trees (PDF - 2.6 MB) Advice and Guidelines For Watering Trees
Fast Facts About Pruning Trees (PDF - 376.6 KB) Advice and Guidelines For Pruning Trees
Fast Facts About Planting Trees - Colorado State University (PDF - 532.8 KB) Advice and Guidelines For Planting Trees
Parrotia persica: A Tree Worth Having! (PDF - 697.8 KB) The Persian Ironwood: A Tree of Interest All Year Long
ALERT! • Emerald Ash Borer in WNY! (PDF - 290.1 KB) ALERT! • Emerald Ash Borer in WNY! PHOTOGRAPHS TREES OF THE VILLAGE & RELATED TREE IMAGES

Arbor Day 2011	Arbor Day 2011	Arbor Day 2011
Arbor Day Medina 2010	Medina NY is a Tree City USA!	2009 Arbor Day Medina Celebration!
2009 Arbor Day Medina Celebration!	2009 Arbor Day Medina Celebration!	2009 Arbor Day Medina Celebration!
New street trees - Medina, NY	Trees of Medina - Parrotia persica 'Persian Ironwood'	Trees of Medina - Osage Orange 'White Shield'
Trees of Medina - Acer griseum 'Ginzam' Paperbark Maple	Trees of Medina - Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance'	Trees of Medina - Liquidambar styraciflua 'Sweetgum'
Trees of Medina - Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'	Trees of Medina - Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Japanese Katsura'	Trees of Medina - Acer truncatum x A. platanoides ‘Warrenred' Maple
Trees of Medina - Ulmus parvifolia x U. carpinifolia 'Frontier' Elm	Emerald Ash Borer	Asian Long Horned Beetle
How To Plant A Tree	October 2006 Snow Storm	Arbor Day Celebration 2006, Medina, NY
Shade Tree	Shade Trees	Shade Tree 2
Ginkgo Trees	Tree Risk Survey Report cover	Osage Orange Street Trees
Arbor Day 2009	Arbor Day 2009	Arbor Day 2009
Arbor Day Medina	Memorial Brick	20-Gallon "Tree Gator" Slow-Release watering bag
Tree Gator	Boxwood Cemetery Tree Inventory Report cover	MEDINA, NEW YORK - TREE CITY USA!

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