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Trees & Forestry

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Ash Replacements for Urban and Woodland Plantings

One Tree Planted — As an environmental charity, we're on a mission to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees!

How to Plant Your Trees

Tree Planting Guide (The National Arbor Day Foundation)

National Tree Benefit Calculator — With inputs of location, species and tree size, users will get an understanding of the environmental and economic value trees provide on an annual basis.

American Forests — Climate change-induced wildfires, droughts, diseases and pests are destroying our forests. We plant the right trees in the right places — and take care of them in the right way — so forests can withstand a changing climate.*Register Champion of Tree/Trillion Tree Movement.

A wooden boardwalk winds through a lush, green forest with abundant ferns and trees.
ODNR Division of Forestry & State Service Forester DirectoryOhio Windbreak GuidePlants for Storm Water DesignTrees of Ohio Field Guide

Emerald Ash Borer

Asian long-horned beetle- USDA APHIS information

Planting Trees and Shrubs for WildlifeTree Planting Guide (ODNR)Bare Root Tree Planting Guide (ODNR)

AirNow: Fire & Smoke Map — Check the air quality near you — from Wild FIRES

US Drought Monitor — Current US Map and weekly summary

The Importance of Trees  in Outdoor Learning - a website link... thanks to Ms. Mendelson & Katrina, Elizabeth, Julia, and Chris 

2022 Wild Ohio - Roosevelt Game Preserve Centennial 1922-2022 : Did you know about Ohio's 1st Wildlife Area? Read this! 
Tips for planting a tree: call before digging, handle with care, dig wide, ensure proper depth, fill hole correctly, and mulch properly.
A sunlit forest with tall, thin trees and a grassy, green undergrowth.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry

Contact a Service Forester

Service Foresters are professional foresters who work of Ohio DNR. They assist woodland owners. 

Forester Terms and Definitions

Learn the professional titles and certifications of foresters so you know who can help you.

Why Your Woodlot Matters!

Ohio's Forest Legacy Program

Ohio's Forest Legacy Program permanently protects important forest land from being converted.

Get Started Managing Your Woodlands

Managing you woodland can be simple or complex, depending on what you want to accomplish.