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HENRY STERN Obituary

STERN--Henry. We mourn the loss of Henry Stern, former Commissioner of the New York City Parks Department. Mr. Stern's commitment and many contributions to the City and its parks will have a lasting impact. The Board and staff of New Yorkers for Parks

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 29, 2019.

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Naomi Zurcher

March 24, 2025

Dear Henry. Arboricide is on the rise. Your tre caring spirit is needed. RIP

Naomi Zurcher

March 23, 2024

Whenever I see an urban tree being abused, I immediately classify the act as "Arboricide" and credit Henry with that term. Unfortunately I have to use it more often than I would like but it always brings Henry to mind.
RIP Henry - you are missed.

Naomi Zurcher

March 23, 2023

Dear Henry. Your presence and love for trees are surely missed. RIP.

Naomi Zürcher

March 23, 2022

Every time I see a tree that has been abused, Henry and the term he created to capture this criminality comes to mind. When I declare "Arboricide", European colleagues always ask me about the word as they never heard it before and it gives me an opportunity to share some of my "Henry" experiences.

Naomi Zurcher

March 31, 2019

Dear Henry. We didn't always agree on the best way forward but we always agreed on just how much trees mattered. Whenever I use your term "arboricide" I think of you. RIP and know that I will carry on for both of us as a tree protection warrior.

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