Dec. 31 Deadline for Photo and Artwork Submissions
New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos
today announced the start of DEC's annual Arbor Day Poster contest. Each
year, DEC's Urban and Community Forestry Program coordinates the contest
to promote the value of trees in the environment and New Yorkers' lives.
The winner of the contest will have their photo or artwork reproduced as
the 2023 Arbor Day Poster to commemorate the holiday.
"Arbor Day reminds us to
appreciate the immeasurable benefits trees provide to ecosystems, public
health, and the fight against climate change," said Commissioner Seggos. "I invite all New
Yorkers to highlight the beauty and importance of New York's trees with
their photography and artwork."
The annual Arbor Day Poster
contest is sponsored by the New York State Arbor Day Committee, which
includes DEC, the Empire State Forestry Foundation, the New York State
Arborist Association, State Department of Agriculture and Markets, and Sylvamo North America. DEC will accept original
photograph and artwork submissions on behalf of the committee through
Dec. 31, 2022. Entries must feature trees within New York State and
should be sent to arborday@dec.ny.gov.
"In addition to their
scenic beauty, trees provide useful wood products, help mitigate
stormwater, and improve water quality," State Agriculture Commissioner
Richard A. Ball said. "The Arbor Day Poster
Contest is a wonderful celebration of New York's trees and their
contributions to our lives."
All participants are required
to complete the poster contest submission form. Model consent forms are
additionally required for any discernable persons in photos. To access
these forms and more information about the contest, visit
DEC's website or email arborday@dec.ny.gov.
To obtain past New York State
Arbor Day posters, contact any local DEC forestry office or
call 518-402-9428.
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