Restoration Of Forests & Natural Areas in New York City Parks
Restoration Of Forests & Natural Areas in New York City Parks
New York City boasts an abundance of healthy forests and natural areas thanks to the great work of NYC Parks. Join Kim Eierman in this EcoBeneficial interview as she talks with Kristy King, the Director of Forest Restoration for the Natural Resources Group of NYC Parks. Kristy shares some surprising facts as well as ecological inspirations for any landscape.
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