Many of the trees growing on the 1200 acres of Olmsted-designed green space in Buffalo are in pretty good shape. However, about 27 percent are in bad condition. The management plan will focus on increased and sustained tree planting, regular pruning and pest management.

The Conservancy hopes to restore the characteristics of Olmsted?EUR??,,????'???s original vegetation plan. This idea is part of a larger 20-year Management and Restoration plan that is currently in progress.

?EUR??,,????'??The completed tree inventory will be an invaluable asset to the Conservancy as we move forward in our planning efforts,?EUR??,,????'?? said Corinne Rice, chair of the Conservancy board. ?EUR??,,????'??We now know exactly what we are dealing with in terms of our system?EUR??,,????'???s beautiful trees, keeping them healthy and thriving. This will certainly make for a better park experience.?EUR??,,????'??

Key findings and recommendations of the tree survey include:

More than 11,000 trees identified in managed areas.

Cazenovia Park, Delaware Lake, Delaware Meadow, Martin Luther King Jr. Park and South Park have the most trees.

The park trees are dominated by maples, oaks, elms, and pines. Norway maple is the most common species in the parks.