The
Shade Tree Commission
John
Baird
Vinnie Cochran
Donna Hammons
Lee Vesper
Ken Hornschemeier
Dave Kennedy
Leo Hurst
"We of an older generation can get along with what we have, though with growing hardship; but in your full manhood and womanhood you will want what nature once so bountifully supplied and man so thoughtlessly destroyed; and because of that want you will reproach us, not for what we have used, but for what we have wasted.... So any nation which in its youth lives only for the day, reaps without sowing, and consumes without husbanding, must expect the penalty of the prodigal whose labor could with difficulty find him the bare means of life."
Theodore Roosevelt’s "Arbor Day-A Message to the School-Children of the United States," April 15, 1907.
To maintain the rich heritage and preserve our many historic trees within the Village of New Richmond, the Village Council established the Heritage Tree Program. This program recognizes trees that are unique examples of genus, species or cultivar form, size, or are of historic significance. The purpose of the program is to:
• Increase public awareness of trees in general;
• Draw attention to and protect trees that are unique examples of genus, species or cultivar form, size or other desirable features;
• Provide publicity for increased awareness of the purpose and activities of the Village; and
• Encourage public participation in the identification and perpetuation of heritage trees.
Nomination Process:
The Nomination forms are available at the New Richmond Community Development Office. Once the application is submitted, the Shade Tree Commission will review the application and take necessary site visits. No fee is required for submittal of application. If the tree is approved for designation by the shade tree commission a fee necessary to cost necessary for the placement of a commemorative plaque will be required. This fee will be established at the time the application is requested.
Trees that are designated as Heritage Trees and fees received are recognized with a plaque and ceremony, and are placed on a map of Heritage Trees in the Village. The designation is solely for recognition, and does not attach additional preservation or retention requirements to the tree or property.
This is the Village's first Heritage Tree. It is a Burr Oak located on Susanna Way and Union Street. The tree was formally dedicated on April 22, 2006 by the Shade Tree Commission. The Tree is 114" inches in circumference and is over 100 feet tall. I have also attached the Shade Tree Commission Heritage Tree Program.
This is the Village's second Heritage Tree. It is a Sycamore (Platanus
Occidentalis) located
at the 300 block of Main Street, at the school district administration
building. The
tree was formally dedicated on April 28th, 2007 by the Shade Tree Commission.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2006
NEW RICHMOND DECLARES MAY 22-27 AS EMERALD ASH BORER AWARENESS WEEK
New Richmond, Ohio – New Richmond has formally proclaimed the week of May 22 through May 27, 2006 as “Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week” to raise public awareness about EAB, an ash tree killing insect, and the collective efforts underway to prevent its spread.
The local proclamation highlights the importance of the continued cooperation and support of citizens, tourists, communities, governments, and industry partners necessary for containing the pest and protecting the billions of ash trees across North America, all which are at risk if the insect is not stopped.
During Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week and throughout the entire year, residents are urged to learn more about EAB and adhere to state and federal quarantines that ban the movement of ash trees, ash materials, and all non-coniferous firewood from Ohio’s regulated areas.
"We encourage community leaders, as well as rural and urban residents to recognize the dynamic status of Emerald Ash Borer in Ohio," said State Forester John Dorka. "Communities that develop comprehensive tree care strategies now, and woodland owners obtaining stewardship plans from professional foresters, will be better equipped to proactively address the EAB threat to Ohio's forest resource.
"EAB is an exotic, invasive insect that attacks native ash trees. The Ohio Department of Agriculture’s current EAB quarantine covers all of Williams, Fulton, Lucas, Ottawa, Defiance, Henry, Wood, Sandusky, and Erie counties and townships in Hancock, Huron, Lorain, and Auglaize counties. The adults are a half-inch in length, metallic green and fly from May to September. The larvae live under the bark and are creamy white, segmented and an inch in length. The notable signs of EAB are one-eighth inch, D-shaped exit holes in the trunk/branches and serpentine tunnels packed with sawdust under the bark.
If you have questions about the EAB quarantine or to report an infestation, please contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 1-888-OHIO-EAB. If you are interested in rural or urban forest management assistance, please contact the Ohio Division of Forestry at 1-877-247-8733. For questions regarding local forest health issues and pesticide recommendations please contact your local Ohio State University Extension office.
For Further Information Contact:
David Kennedy, Village Administrator – New Richmond, Ohio
513-553-4146
ProclamationEmerald Ash Borer Awareness Week
Whereas, Over five billion ash trees exist in the great state of Ohio that contribute to air and water quality, property and land values,
reduced heating and cooling costs, reduced soil erosion, temperature moderation, recreational destinations,
wildlife habitats, manufacturing, commerce, and tourism, and
Whereas, Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a destructive exotic beetle, was first discovered in 2003 in Northwest Ohio -- now a major gateway for the lethal pest -- creating a threat to all of the eastern United States’ ash tree resources, and
Whereas, by increasing public awareness and understanding of EAB, our community can assist in curtailing the artificial
spread of the beetle, and
Whereas, to halt the artificial spread of EAB by discouraging the movement of firewood and other ash tree materials, our community would help reduce the need for state, federal, and local governments, business, industry, and Ohioans to employ costly methods to control and
eradicate new EAB-infested sites and restore affected areas, and
Whereas, employing a cooperative spirit and encouraging environmental stewardship in our community ultimately
reduces the risk to Ohio’s ash resource, and
Whereas, spring marks the beginning of the travel and tourism season in Ohio, and
Whereas, Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week is an opportunity for the Village of New Richmond to join forces with state and federal agencies, township and county governments, business, industry, environmental groups, community organizations,
and citizens to take action against the spread and introduction of EAB,
NOW THEREFORE, I, Terry Durrette, Mayor, do hereby proclaim the week of May 22, 2006 as
Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week
in the Village of New Richmond.
I encourage all citizens to increase their understanding and awareness of EAB and its environmental,
ecological, and economic impact on our community, the State of Ohio, and the United States of America.
Terry Durrette, Mayor
I encourage all citizens to increase their understanding and awareness of EAB and its environmental,
ecological, and economic impact on our community, the State of Ohio, and the United States of America.
Terry Durrette, Mayor