What is a Public Tree?
“Public” trees are those owned, regulated and/or cared for by a government entity — a village, city, township, county, state, etc.
In Wyoming, OH, public trees include those growing:
- in the right-of-way along roads (aka ROW or curbside trees)
- there are approximately 66 curb miles in the City
- in parks & preserves
- there are 45.3 acres of active-use parks in the City
- there are 25 acres of passive-use preserves/green areas in the City
- on other city land — like the Civic Center, police/fire station, administration building, etc.
Fast FAQs
Just the basics
Info for newcomers
Organizing Concepts
What is the Urban Forest?
What is a Public Tree?
Who Cares for Public Trees?
Who Prunes Right-0f-Way Trees?
Why Care About Public Trees?
How is Public Tree Management Funded?
Nurture
Prevent Damage to Soil in the Right-of-Way
Prevent Tree Root Damage in the Right-of-Way
Glossary
Glossary of Terms