#suny esf

[dragonsateyourtoast]

Hey. Americans. Easterners.

https://acf.org/resources-deregulation-darling58/

Go ask for Darling 58 to be deregulated so it can be sold and grown freely across the east

We can finally save the American Chestnut tree and revitalize the eastern woodland ecosystem

For context, the American Chestnut used to be a giant in the woods; 25% of eastern woodland trees were chestnuts. Then the blight arrived and killed them all; only the roots survived, and the sprouts the pop up can't grow big enough to produce new trees. The species has been dying ever since.

But we can bring it back! Finally!

This is not a Chinese chestnut crossbreed. This is a 100% pure American Chestnut with the tiny little addition of a gene from wheat which makes the chestnut blight harmless to them! An incredible feat!

If the chestnut is deregulated, we can plant it in yards, landscapes, etc. and it can be cross-pollinated with any surviving trees in the wild. We can return them to the forests. We've been missing them for decades.

This page contains some information as well as a link to a page where the USDA is accepting PUBLIC FEEDBACK. There aren't even 4000 comments. It's for PUBLIC FEEDBACK. THEY WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU. We can do better than four thousand measly comments.

It would mean so much to the world to return this tree to the woods. They were an extraordinary source of food for wildlife and humans, they cast shade over the woods and varied the canopy, their timber was naturally rot-resistant and led to long-lasting buildings. They provided shelter from storms. They were absolutely gigantic. And now, we could have that be present tense instead of past.

Science can bring this marvel back. Go write a comment and ask for Darling 58 to be deregulated. You don't need to know fancy terminology; just say that.

Thank you.

[inklingowl]

Genetically engineered chestnut tree, grown in Syracuse, moves one step closer to release

SUNY ESF's transgenic American chestnut tree could help save the tree from the brink of extinction.

That's pretty exciting!

[ghost-type-dan]

Are there any people on here who have disabilities/ chronic pain and work in an environmental field? I'd like to connect with people like that, as I'm starting college for Environmental Science and realizing I'm not as abled as I thought. Please contact me, I'd really appreciate it.

[eclecticenvironment]

Hi, my name is Emily Hudak!

1. What university do you attend and what is your major? Do you have any minors, concentrations, and/or clubs affiliated? 

I attend the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) in Syracuse, NY. I'm currently in my junior year and I am studying Environmental Resource Engineering. There are a few awesome clubs I'm involved in at SUNY ESF including the Student Environmental Education Coalition (SEEC) and the Undergraduate Student Association (USA).

2. How do your studies relate to ecology, hydrology, and/or environmental justice? 

Ecology and hydrology are some of the largest parameters associated with environmental engineering. Additionally, my major and studies help with environmental justice because they inspire me to make a change in the world. With the knowledge that I will have coming out of school, I will be able to make things more environmentally sustainable and friendly. Environmental engineering, when applied properly, protects people from adverse environmental effects that are usually caused by humans.

3. What is your favorite source of literature related to ecology, hydrology, and/or environmental justice? 

My favorite source of literature in relation to environmental justice is ‘The Ripple Effect: The Fate of Fresh Water in the Twenty-First Century’. My high school environmental science teacher made my class read this as an assignment and I have never been more thankful.  It really opened up my eyes to the inequality within freshwater supplies and systems. 

4. What has been your favorite academic experience to date? 

My favorite academic experience to date was participating in the NCF-Envirothon. NCF-Envirothon is an annual environmentally-themed academic competition for high school students organized by a program under the National Conservation Foundation. It consisted of a bunch of categorized group exams based upon soils, forestry, and aquatics. There were different levels of the competitions - once your team won counties you qualified for states, each qualification increasing in intensity. This was a big impact on me because this was when I realized environmental science was important to me and I wanted to pursue a career in it.

5. What are some of the biggest struggles you’ve had to overcome while in college? What is one thing you would recommend to incoming freshman or transfer students that you wish you had known? 

The most difficult transition into college for me was becoming in charge of my own actions. I have to say the free time was hard to manage between school and friends.  It does become easier once time goes on though and you get used to what works out for you. What I would recommend coming into school as a freshman is to take advantage of all the school has to offer - tutoring, office hours or even all of the extra curricular activities they have for us to have fun.  There are a lot more opportunities being offered than you think, so you might as well enjoy them.

6. What type of career are you hoping for after you graduate? 

If I am being honest, I am not 100% sure. I am thinking of joining the Peace Corps because I believe that would be a good fit for me and I could see myself becoming very passionate within that field. I am also considering going to get a Masters in Education and becoming either a high school math or science teacher. It's all up in the air still, but that’s the exciting part - there's so many opportunities with this major.

7. What do you like to do for fun apart from your major?

When I am not working, I love to be outdoors. You can catch me hiking, biking and kayaking. I recently started my long journey in hopes of becoming an ADK 46er. I also love to bake and try a bunch of new recipes.

[studygreens]

november 16, 2017 // crunch time now. t-1 day til break.

[itsthatkidhaleyy]

Cold and semi cute

[white-pine-tree]

Im just in love with Everything at this campus. My first week has went swimmingly and I feel right at home here. Cannot wait for the next few months of adventures, cause all that matters is doing what I love and loving what I do.

[just-a-beagler]

I'm currently doing a field course at the Cranberry Lake Biological Station in the Adirondacks. I'm excited to spend the next three weeks learning and hopefully seeing some cool stuff.