Tree Management, Donations and More
Tree Management
The Van Buren Point (VBP) Association maintains an active tree management program encompassing the care of Association trees and planting new trees to enhance VBP’s public areas. The tree management program is administered by the VBP Board’s Trees Committee in partnership with our Maintenance Team, Maintenance Committee, and community volunteers.
The tree management plan was developed for VBP by the Davey Resource Group after doing an inventory and analysis of the overall health of both Association trees and trees of individual cottage owners who requested and paid for this service. A detailed report on the health, age and species diversity of the Association trees and the comprehensive management plan were provided to the Trees Committee as a result of this work. Links to the following can be found below:
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Summary of the Tree Management Plan
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The full Tree Management Plan
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Additional information you may find helpful for the care and maintenance of your trees
Tree Donations
Are you interested in donating a tree in memory or in honor of a loved one?
If so, you can make a contribution which will purchase and plant a new tree on Association property within VBP. For an additional amount, you can also include a plaque honoring your loved one. Please see the attached form for details.
Tree Donation Form (9-15-2021).docx
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Summary of VBP’s Tree Management Plan:
Tree Management Plan Summary.docx
Comprehensive VBP Tree Management Plan:
Brief video providing guidance and tips on tree planting and maintenance:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DM9OuyUfdqQd22NW89-s0olPV2Q2Rgbm
Emerald ash borer information:
Information from the New York DEC
How to identify Ash Borer infestation
Insecticide Options for Protecting Ash Trees from Emerald Ash Borer:
Multistate_EAB_Insecticide_Fact_Sheet.pdf
New York State DEC information regarding other invasive species:
Nuisance & Invasive Species - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
US Forest Service information on invasive species: