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, 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’ ...

Centennial Hall is a $38 million student housing project that is operated through the ESF College Foundation. The original building was completed in time for the Fall 2011 semester, and was named ...

a Conservation Biology major who’s made ESF her home base for discovery.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Sept. 9, 2025 — A rare bee species native to New York state was discovered in Syracuse at a SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) research station in July. ESF ...

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 ...

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 ...

Yulei Xu found the societal stigmas on success in China weighing heavily on his mind. “There was so much pressure to have your life together by the time you’re 25,” Xu said. He initially saw the ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Oct. 27, 2023 – The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is honored to continue its relationship with the Camp Fire Conservation Fund through the appointment of Dr ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – March 25, 2025 – Learn how maple syrup gets from the tree to your pancakes, and then take some syrup home during Maple Weekend at SUNY ESF’s Heiberg Memorial Forest March 29 and 30.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Feb, 23, 2026 — Get ready, Acorn Nation! SUNY Mascot Madness is almost here, and Oakie is gearing up to reclaim the title last captured in 2017. Voting starts March 10 in the annual ...

Renee McNamara joined the ESF in January as the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. While her day-to-day tasks vary, the common thread is helping ensure student success. Renee joins us from the ...