Wendi Crabill

Wendi Crabill, Bachelor of Science,
Plant Biology, 1995
Urban Forester
Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry

My career in urban forestry began with volunteering for a local nature center in high school. At Aullwood Audubon Center, I learned about ecology and how important natural areas are to people’s quality of life. This experience influenced my decision to study botany at Ohio University.

After college, I worked for a non-profit urban forestry organization called TreePeople in Los Angeles. TreePeople focuses on planting trees, pruning young trees, public education, and community development. Local citizens initiate and carry out their own neighborhood tree planting activities. These volunteers are trained by TreePeople to become “citizen foresters” and learn everything they need to know about planning a street tree planting, including tree biology, grant writing, and proper planting techniques. TreePeople is there to assist them with tools, volunteers, and lots of advice. While working for TreePeople, I saw the extent of how much residents were willing to work to plant trees in their neighborhoods and make a difference. It was inspiring to see the investment they gave to make their communities better with nothing in return but the benefits of healthy trees along their streets.

When I left Los Angeles, I worked as a contract Urban Forester for ACRT, Inc. I was part of Cincinnati’s urban forestry program, which encompasses all the needs of an urban forest; from finding planting opportunities to tree care to tree removal. Everyday work included small tree pruning, inspecting planting sites, small tree removal, emergency tree work, and planting trees in city right-of-ways.

I think a healthy urban forest improves our quality of life, impacting communities where people work, live and play. City trees clean our environment, improve people’s health, reduce domestic violence and vandalism, and increase property values. I have the opportunity to share these benefits with communities, citizens, and elected officials in my current job as the Regional Urban Forester for the Ohio Division of Forestry. I help communities in southwest Ohio manage their urban forest resources to meet their local needs, develop tree programs, and implement tree projects. Ohio’s Urban Forestry Program was created in 1979 within the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to promote trees and other vegetation as tools to enhance the quality of life within our cities and villages. Our purpose is to 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.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information about opportunities in Urban Forestry or information about the ODNR, Division of Forestry. You may also visit my website, which has my latest newsletter (http://www.ohiodnr.com/forestry/Urban/Region5.htm).

Email: wendi.crabill@dnr.state.oh.us

Phone: (513) 932-6836

http://www.ohiodnr.com/forestry/


			Wendi Crabill, Bachelor of Science, Plant Biology, 1995 Urban Forester Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry My career in urban forestry began with volunteering for a local nature center in high school. At Aullwood Audubon Center, I learned about ecology and how important natural areas are to people’s quality of life. This experience influenced my decision to study botany at Ohio University. After college, I worked for a non-profit urban forestry organization called TreePeople in Los Angeles. TreePeople focuses on planting trees, pruning young trees, public education, and community development. Local citizens initiate and carry out their own neighborhood tree planting activities. These volunteers are trained by TreePeople to become “citizen foresters” and learn everything they need to know about planning a street tree planting, including tree biology, grant writing, and proper planting techniques. TreePeople is there to assist them with tools, volunteers, and lots of advice. While working for TreePeople, I saw the extent of how much residents were willing to work to plant trees in their neighborhoods and make a difference. It was inspiring to see the investment they gave to make their communities better with nothing in return but the benefits of healthy trees along their streets. When I left Los Angeles, I worked as a contract Urban Forester for ACRT, Inc. I was part of Cincinnati’s urban forestry program, which encompasses all the needs of an urban forest; from finding planting opportunities to tree care to tree removal. Everyday work included small tree pruning, inspecting planting sites, small tree removal, emergency tree work, and planting trees in city right-of-ways. I think a healthy urban forest improves our quality of life, impacting communities where people work, live and play. City trees clean our environment, improve people’s health, reduce domestic violence and vandalism, and increase property values. I have the opportunity to share these benefits with communities, citizens, and elected officials in my current job as the Regional Urban Forester for the Ohio Division of Forestry. I help communities in southwest Ohio manage their urban forest resources to meet their local needs, develop tree programs, and implement tree projects. Ohio’s Urban Forestry Program was created in 1979 within the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to promote trees and other vegetation as tools to enhance the quality of life within our cities and villages. Our purpose is to 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. Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information about opportunities in Urban Forestry or information about the ODNR, Division of Forestry. You may also visit my website, which has my latest newsletter (http://www.ohiodnr.com/forestry/Urban/Region5.htm). Email: wendi.crabill@dnr.state.oh.us Phone: (513) 932-6836 http://www.ohiodnr.com/forestry/
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