Community Reforestation (CoRe) Project

• Project typeCommunity Reforestation (CoRe) Project
• Project value+/- $2,000,000.00
• Project scheduleTentative project schedule is planned in three phases with expected completions beginning Summer 2027 and ending Summer 2029. This timeline can be subject to change due to contractor schedules, material availability, funding, procurement and seasonal conditions. Phase I vegetation removals will begin Winter 2026 with restoration plantings beginning in Fall 2027.

This project will improve forest stand health and climate resilience through invasive vegetation removal and control throughout 38.4 acres of City-owned parks and natural areas. Management will include the planting of approximately 3,840 trees. Nearly 45% of new trees will be planted and maintained by volunteers through coordination and training with community partner, Onondaga Earth Corps. The remaining trees will be planted and maintained by existing City contractors. 

Phase I: 

• 109 Ford Ave.
• 2300 Onondaga Creek Blvd. 
• 235 Rill Ave. 

Phase II: 

• 611 Ballantyne Road 
• 301 E. Florence Ave. 
• 301 W. Florence Ave. 

Phase III: 

• Homer Wheaton Park
• Lincoln Park
• Huntington Woods