ODNR Division of Forestry TCA Admission and Requirements

Urban Forestry Program Mission - Provide community officials and allied agencies with the organizational and technical ability to effectively manage the trees along streets, within parks, and on public grounds.


State Urban Forestry Coordinator: 
614-265-6694


Division of Forestry
2045 Morse Road
Building H-1
Columbus, OH 43229-6693

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Admission and Requirements
Prerequisites for Admission
 
 

Wauseon's Freshman Class
 
Freshman Class
Candidates for admission into the Tree Commission Academy must meet one of the following requirements:
- A current member of a tree commission, tree board, or other advisory board created by ordinance or resolution and charged with tree management responsibilities for a community in the State of Ohio. or
- A resident of a community that is being considered for appointment to a tree board or other advisory board created by ordinance or resolution and charged with tree management responsibilities for a community in the State of Ohio. *Such candidates must have a letter of recommendation from the mayor, trustee, or other official who is responsible for making such appointments. or
- A mayor, counsel member, trustee, or other elected official of a community in the State of Ohio. Current mayors are invited to participate as our guest, no fee is required. This offer is for mayors only and is non transferable. or
- A manager, administrator, service director, or other administrative employee of the community. or
- An individual receiving special dispensation from their regional urban forester. This individual must demonstrate that their participation will benefit an Ohio community or the residents of the State of Ohio.
Sophomore Class
Successfully completing all of the course in the Freshman Class
Junior Class
Successfully completing all of the course in the Sophomore Class
Senior Class
Successfully completing all of the course in the Junior Class
 
For a Tree Commission Academy application in your area, click on your community’s county using the Urban Forestry regional map on this page.  Classes are limited to 25 students each, so early application is recommended.