Tip Sheets

Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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‘Urban forest’ plans gain momentum as experts call for careful planning

December 12, 2023

Nina Bassuk, emeritus professor and director of the Urban Horticulture Institute, and Alexander Kobald, associate director of the Design Across Scales Lab, comment on the growing global movement to plant more trees in cities.

‘Strategies’ needed before NY plants 25 million trees by 2033

January 12, 2024

Alexander Kobald and Nina Bassuk discuss the considerations that are needed before New York begins planting trees to meet its 2033 goal.

New York State
New York City

A million new trees: NYC leaders must look at where — not just how many

February 14, 2022

Cornell University experts are available to interview on the benefits and risks associated any new tree planting initiative. New York City’s five borough presidents are calling on Mayor Eric Adams to plant a million new trees by 2030.

New York City
Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Irma’s salt water surge may damage crops, native plants

September 12, 2017

Two Cornell University experts – Nina Bassuk and Harold van Es – explain that the potential sea water damage depends on soil composition, rainfall and other factors. Both experts are available for comment.

Agriculture and Life Sciences