This article urges people to seek the advice of a professional regarding which trees can be saved. It also offers some basic guidelines for pruning damaged trees. Wind speeds on University Hill were estimated at 115 mph during the Labor Day storm. These extreme conditions wreaked havoc on ESF's greenhouses located on the top of Illick Hall. The greenhouses shelter one of New York's largest collection of rare plants which were put at risk not only from the high winds but also from cold temperatures and broken glass.
Locals mourn the loss of so many trees that held so many memories.
1998 SUNY-ESF is providing a tree advice hotline. Issues addressed include pruning methods, tree health, and tree replacement options. This article describes some of the effects of the Labor Day storm on local tree populations and some of the fond memories that people have of their trees. ESF faculty members that were quoted include Donald Leopold, Lawrence Abrahamson, and Russell Briggs. This article details the work done by SUNY-ESF and others in the development of a system for growing willow biomass and using it for fuel.