Photos by Stacie Joy
An EVG reader alerted us about the tree beds outside the former St. Brigid School on Seventh Street between Avenue B and Avenue C.
The reader reports that the protective fencing is in poor condition and the area is no longer being maintained. Dogs are also using the tree beds.
"We have lost so many trees in the past couple of years," the reader wrote, wondering whether EVG readers might have ideas for protecting these.
As previously reported, the former school building at 185 E. Seventh St. is being marketed as a residential development site by the Archdiocese of New York. The adjacent St. Brigid-St. Emeric church and rectory are not included in the potential sale.
Any suggestions for helping these trees?
The lack of respect for our Trees breaks my heart. When the city spends money to put in new saplings they leave them completely unprotected, never makes any sense.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it right across council member Keith Powers office?
ReplyDeleteHe is not a council member. He is a NYS assembly member
DeleteFirst off the city should provide us with some much needed mulch for the tree beds to cover exposed roots and such and we can go from there
ReplyDeleteMulchfest in Janurary my dude. Fill a trash bag and take it down the block ;)
DeleteJust reached out to TrashtalkNYC, a guy who has been cleaning and repairing tree beds. Hopefully he will respond!
ReplyDeleteDogs aren't using the tree beds. Their irresponsible owners are using the tree beds.
ReplyDeleteThe best way to protect the tree pits are 4 sided fences like the one in front of 97 Saint Marks. Flexible, complies with city regulations, too tall for a dog to go over.
ReplyDelete'At the very least WATER the tree. every other day in warm weather. Take turns. Lots of trees survive with no tree guards but they need WATER! And contact Trees New York for help.
ReplyDeleteConcerned folks should contact Lower East Side Ecology Center and learn how to steward street trees — when you are trained & registered to care for street trees they will deliver compost and mulch to you. LES Ecology Center will also help you learn how to advocate for tree guard installation.
ReplyDeleteI’m selling and getting out. I’m not watching another ugly box get built - right on the park. And another bunch of wealthy transplants whitewash the neighborhood. what air rights does the buyer get on this one? Because there’s a lot of wealthy people who live that specific area of B who will probably successfully fight off anything outlandish. How I miss my apt on C.
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