top of page

How we are evaluated

 

  • The judges will want to see a well defined and strongly implemented urban forestry program supported by written policies, clear ordinances and strategic planning.  Maintenance of a city tree inventory database and the identification of heritage trees throughout the community.  Evidence of an overall plan for distribution, variety and suitability of tree selection and replacement.  Availability of trained and qualified persons.

  • In the municipal segment, special attention to an overall plan of action, tree planting and tree protection programs.  And, finally, clear evidence of wide community involvement in funding, planting and maintenance, including a youth program involving Arbor Day.

​​

How Coshocton excels in this category

 

In 2014, the city passed a tree ordinance, appointed a five-member tree commission and required all board members to take part in the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Tree Commission Academy. This program, taught by instructors from OSU and ODNR, covered tree biology, buying and selecting trees, care of trees before they are planted, developing a tree maintenance program, caring of trees to 10 years of age, and responsibilities of a tree commission and community. The enrollment fees were paid by CIB. In 2016, Coshocton officially became a Tree City USA. A new tree commission policy and procedure manual was written, and the commission now meets once a month and is active in the community.

bottom of page