Tree Evaluation

This evaluation study was conducted with the support of Ohio Division of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and the cities of Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dublin, Toledo and Wooster as well as Ohio’s investor owned utilities. One study relates the performance of trees in almost 100 sites in Ohio over more than 35 years. Photographs of the sites shortly after planting and in 1997 show the difference that time can make and are seen in the attached link. Take a few minutes and make up your own mind.

An article regarding two surveys conducted to identify plants that Ohio’s urban foresters feel that they will be planting provides insight into plants that citizens might wish to consider for their resident or community. Look at the popularity of ash in the survey taken in 2000. I suspect that this has already changed in response to Emerald Ash Borer. The next survey is scheduled for 2005.

A recently established planting in Toledo will evaluate the tolerance of native and exotic ashes to the emerald ash borer. Some of the exotic ashes are from the native range of the emerald ash borer and are expected to show some natural resistance. Toledo urban forestry personnel are involved in this study.

Street Tree Evaluation Project

Urban Foresters Identify Ohio's Tree Needs

An Analysis of Tree Beneftis for Ohio Statehouse Grounds

An Analysis of Public Tree Benefits for Xenia, Ohio

An Analysis of Street Tree Benefits for Monclova Township

An Analysis of Street Tree Benefits for Toledo, Ohio

An Analysis of Street Tree Benfits for Bucyrus, Ohio

An Analysis of Street Tree Benefits for Yellow Spings

An Analysis of Public Tree Benefits for Dublin, Ohio

An Analysis of Stree Tree Benefits for Westerville, Ohio

An Analysis of Environmental Benefits for Medina's Public Square Trees