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PARKS RECEIVE $60,500 FROM OCTOBER STORM CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTANTS

Contractors who worked in Buffalo during October storm support Olmsted ReLeaf

The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy was presented with $60,500 today representing donations from more than 12 engineering consultant and debris contractor firms who played a significant role in clearing the Olmsted Park and Parkway System and our region of debris following the October storm. 

“It is essential to give back to our communities,” said Sam M. Rosania, project manager, Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. “We saw firsthand the devastation caused by the storm. Malcolm Pirnie, as well as a dozen other contractors, engineers and consultants wanted to give something back to these historic parks because we understand how costly it is to recover and reforest this major community asset.” 

“Sadly, the storm had an impact on everyone including on the 1200-acre Olmsted Park System,” said Johnathan M. Holifield, CEO, Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. “Had it not been for the emergency efforts of these environmental experts, we would probably still be clearing debris in the parks. This generous donation reinforces our work in the parks and is a great example of giving back to the community. “

Donations were made by:

Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. $25,000 
Phillips & Jordan, Inc. $10,000 
Boldt’s Evergreen $5000 
CSX Corporation, $5000 
Dipizio Construction Co., Inc. $5000 
American Site Developers, LLC, $3000 
UCC Contractors $2000 
Wendel Duchscherer, A & E, $2000 
Bevlar and Associates, Inc. $1000 
RES $1000 
Terry Tree, LLC $1000 
Madcom $Olmsted’s reforestation efforts began in late April when more than 600 volunteers planted 400 trees in Cazenovia, Delaware, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Riverside Parks as well as in McClellan and McKinley Circles. 

Later this evening, contributors will attend a reception / fundraising auction at The Mansion on Delaware Avenue to celebrate the work done in the parks. 


Olmsted Parks October Storm Facts from Malcolm Pirnie 
Key: 
CY = cubic yards 
Class = size of tree diameter, the higher the number, the bigger the tree, approximately one foot per class 
Hangers = hanging limbs 
Leaners = leaning and split trees that needed to be removed 


CAZENOVIA PARK 
11,535.45 CY 

1526 Hangers 

2 - Class 1 Leaners 

6 - Class 2 Leaners 

1 - Class 3 Leaners 

No Class 4-6 Leaners 


DELAWARE PARK 
12,883.55 CY 

2374 Hangers 

3 - Class 1 Leaners 

21 - Class 2 Leaners 

9 - Class 3 Leaners 

3 - Class 4 Leaners 

5 - Class 5 Leaners 

No Class 6 Leaners 


FRONT PARK 
325.4 CY 

145 - Hangers 

No Leaners 



MARTIN LUTHER KING JR PARK 
669.1 CY 

715 Hangers 

No Class 1 Leaners 

9 - Class 2 Leaners 

No Class 3 Leaners 

1 - Class 4 Leaner 

No Class 5-6 Leaners 


RIVERSIDE PARK 

No CY 

49 Hangers 

No Leaners 


SOUTH PARK 

50,173.05 CY 

49 Hangers 

No Class 1-2 Leaners 

1 - Class 3 Leaner 

No Class 4-6 LeanersFor More Information: 
Joy Testa Cinquino, Olmsted Parks Conservancy, (716) 838-1249 ext. 17