Trees are very important to communities

In 2025 the City of Coshocton received a Forest Service Grant through the United States Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the grant involves planting, inventorying, cutting down diseased trees and stump removals in the low- to moderate-income areas of the city. Coshocton’s grant was approved in the amount of $1,000,000.

Trees make urban environments a more enjoyable place to live, and the leaves of trees produce oxygen, which people breathe. The more trees in an area, the better the air quality.

Plantings of trees increase property values. As part of the landscaping around a house, trees give curb appeal. Trees also prevent water runoff during heavy rains, which keeps the soil from eroding. It is the leaf cover that aids in this benefit.

And what happens on hot, sunny days? If you are outside walking or at a ball game, you gravitate toward shade, whether provided by trees or structures. Trees do have a cooling effect on bodies. Strategically placed, trees will cast shade on houses, which helps to decrease the use of air-conditioners.

More details about this tree grant will come later. For more information email Connie Miller through City Hall at connie.miller@cityofcoshocton.com.