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Park technician Ian Ingram highlights River Trail, cypress trees and public service
Summary
Park technician Ian Ingram described the River Trail as his favorite local route, said cypress are his preferred tree species and offered a surprising tree fact about roots and branches. He also discussed job challenges and rewards.
Ian Ingram, a park technician, told interviewer Traylor Seemar that his favorite local route is the River Trail and that cypress is his favorite tree species. Asked what surprises people about trees, Ingram said, "Branches cannot become roots but roots can become branches."
Ingram said the hardest part of the job is "dealing with the elements," while the most rewarding part is "providing our service to the public." He framed his work as public-facing maintenance and stewardship of Manhattan's green spaces and described cross-discipline interests when asked whether he would work in forestry—he replied he would likely be in construction.
