Map the empty tree spots on a Mott Haven block in the South Bronx

Mott Haven and Hunts Point sit in what residents call Asthma Alley, with child asthma hospitalization rates among the worst in the country and one of New York's thinnest tree canopies. Planting starts with an honest block-by-block map of every empty pit, dead tree, and plantable curb length. Standard: NYC Parks street tree planting program intake standard; SDG 3 + SDG 11. Proof: Completed block survey form with a GPS-tagged photo per finding Method (NYC Parks street tree planting program intake standard; SDG 3 + SDG 11.): 1. Walk both sides of the assigned block with the survey form. 2. Record every existing street tree with its condition — healthy, struggling, dead, stump. 3. Measure and record every empty pit and every plantable curb stretch clear of hydrants, driveways, and signs. 4. Mark each entry's location on the block map. 5. Photograph each empty pit and dead tree with GPS and date and submit the completed form. Done when: Completed block survey form with a GPS-tagged photo per finding

Where

Street blocks, Mott Haven, Bronx, NY 10454

Pay

$80 proposed

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Proof

Completed block survey form with a GPS-tagged photo per finding

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Level

entry

Open until

2026-09-01

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 30–60 minutes. Method of record: i-Tree canopy / street-tree inventory

Bring

• GPS phone
• DBH tape or measuring tape
• tree ID reference
• camera
• hi-vis vest

Steps

1. 1. Walk the corridor; record a GPS waypoint at each tree.
2. 2. Photograph each surveyed tree.
3. 3. Record species (best estimate), condition class (good/fair/poor/dead), and DBH (diameter at breast height).
4. 4. Count vacant planting sites.
5. 5. Enter the per-tree records, vacant-site count, GPS, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Dead or hazardous tree observed -> flag for the responsible agency (no removal by surveyor).
• High vacant-site count -> recommend a planting plan for the corridor.

What counts as done

• Per-tree species + condition + DBH recorded
• Vacant planting sites counted
• GPS waypoint per tree
• Photo per surveyed tree

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.