This page includes summaries of scientific studies on Darling 54 chestnuts. Two separate chestnut blight inoculations (controlled, replicated intentional infections with the blight fungus) confirm ...

SYRACUSE, NY – July 25, 2023 — A new innovative and immersive program created by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is introducing climate science, offering career ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – June 16, 2025 — You can play a vital role in restoring the American chestnut tree to northeastern forests by participating in the open comment period for the blight-tolerant ‘Darling’ ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Aug. 4, 2025 — Northern hardwood forests are iconic but managing them takes more than admiration. It requires smart, sometimes tough decisions that balance our love for nature with ...

This page provides information, an appeal form, and FAQs relating to ESF's Accessory Instruction Fee. Please fill out the Appeal Form to request a waiver from the Accessory Instruction fee from your ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Jan. 16, 2025 – The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has been awarded $8 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) to ...

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has removed all plastic beverage bottles in vending machines across its campuses, supporting the College's commitment to address plastic ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Jan. 22, 2025 – Fans of Oakie the Acorn, the mascot of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), turned out en masse Jan. 21 to see their beloved acorn’s new look.

James Sitnik is a Central New York native, husband, father of two, and a military veteran. He has served as a University Police Officer for the past five years. Recently, he was promoted to University ...

Ericka Redmond describes how her path to ESF was inspired by professors in her undergraduate program who completed their Ph.D.s there, sparking her decision to pursue her own doctoral studies in the U ...

ESF hired over 20 new members of faculty and staff over the past several months. Join us in welcoming the new members of the Mighty Oak Family!

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — June 16, 2025 — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is proud to recognize the academic excellence of its undergraduate students by announcing those who have ...