Urban Forestry.
Educational Resources.
Hamilton Urban Forestry Story Map - Learn about the many different species and cultivars that make up Hamilton's urban forest. This story map includes detailed descriptions, pictures, and maps of where individual species/cultivars can be found around town.
Trees Are Good - Brought to you by the International Society of Arboriculture
Why Cities Need Trees - Learn why trees are important to cities in this TED-Ed video
Urban Forest Poster - Follow the QR codes to learn about specific animal species that support a healthy urban forest
Tree Poster - Follow the QR codes to learn about specific tree species approved for planting in public rights-of-way and city-owned green spaces.
Fall Colors Tree Web Map - Learn more about the City’s trees and their autumn colors
Urban Forestry Resources
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Plants Database - Standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens Recommended Plants - Recommended plants based on trials and usage in the urban/suburban, Midwest conditions.
Pollinator Poster - follow the QR codes to learn what trees to plant to attract specific pollinators.
Birds, Butterflies/Moths, Insect Pests & Diseases Poster - Follow the QR codes to learn about birds, butterflies and moths that depend on trees, as well as insect pests and diseases of trees.
Fungi, Diseases, & Insects Poster - Follow the QR codes to learn more about fungi, diseases, and insects.
Environmental Resources
Ohio Tree ID - The City of Hamilton Urban Forestry and the ODNR are partnering to teach you how to identify and gain appreciation for some of Ohio's common trees. We will focus on one tree species over a period of two weeks so you can become familiar with that tree species. We encourage you to share your own photos and ID tips and tag us with @OhioTreeID. Thank you for joining us on this adventure!
Tree Identification
Hamilton’s Street Tree Resource - The City of Hamilton manages 14,163 street, park, and golf course trees in public rights-of-way and City-owned green spaces. There are additional unmanaged trees located within rights-of-way, such as natural areas and privately planted trees. This urban forest resource analysis focused on the 14,163 managed trees.
Tree Planting App - See where trees were planted in the City of Hamilton public right-of-way since 2009
Landscape Guide for Businesses, Developers, and Home Owners - Use this guide to design your Hamilton landscape
Small Growing Trees URLs - Find more information on small-sized trees
Medium Growing Trees URLs - Find more information on medium-sized trees
Large Growing Trees URLs - Find more information on large-sized trees
