Urban Forestry

Why Trees Matter - a focus on urban trees

Why Trees Matter was a signature program of Ohio State University Extension several years ago. The program got its start when emerald ash borer made its way into Ohio and began killing ash trees. The impact was felt and continues to be felt across both our urban and rural forests. A group at Ohio State University started looking at this valuable urban resource and the services it provides to Ohio communities. Utilizing i-Tree tools the group analyzed the urban forests of communities scattered around the state. The goal was to then help communities and decision makers how important a healthy urban forest can be and the role that it plays in the community.

The reports that this team produced are located below. See the impact that a healthy urban forest can have on your community.

 

Ecosystem Services Reports

Beavercreek, OH 2011

Bellbrook, OH 2009

Bellbrook Park, OH 2009

Bucyrus, 2008

Cedarville, OH 2011

Columbus, OH 2010

Dublin, OH 2009

Governors Residence, OH 2010

Jamestown, OH 2011

Mahoning Co. Fairgrounds, OH 2010

Monclova Twp., OH 2008

Medina, Ohio 2009

Statehouse 2008

Toledo, OH 2008

Westerville, OH 2009

Xenia, OH 2008

Yellow Springs, OH 2009

OSU Main Campus, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Urban Forestry Resources

Ohio Division of Forestry

Looking for assistance with your community trees? The Ohio Division of Forestry has an urban forestry program that may be able to help. The mission of the Ohio Urban Forestry Assistance Program is to provide community officials and allied agencies with the organizational and technical assistance to effectively manage trees and the land on which they grow. To see all the resources they have to offer go to their website at http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov/urban