Allen County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





1122 - Forest Education: Health, Management, and Utilization
1122.1) 1

Number of people who increased knowledge on forest health, management and/or utilization (includes forest health program, urban tree health programs, forestry webinar series, Master Loggers program, Woodland Owner Short course, Non-timber products[i.e. mushrooms, Christmas trees, maple syrup], naturalist programs, county based forestry program, small scale logging forest industry training, log and lumber grading trainings, and other "tree-centric" programs)  

1122.2) 2

Number of individuals who implemented one or more forest health, management and/or utilization practices

1122.11) 0

Number of businesses impacted by forest health, management and utilizations programs (note: Master Loggers typically represent a small business)  

1122.12) 0

Number of dollars saved/earned by implementing forest health, management and utilization practices  

1122.13) 105

Number of acres owned or managed by forest health, management and utilization program participants



Success Stories

Allen County Tree Giveaway

Author: Adam Huber

Major Program: Forest Education: Health, Management, and Utilization

Allen County Extension Tree Giveaway Allen County has a vast landscape from flat crop fields, rolling hay and pasture fields to dense hardwood forest. According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, 21% of Allen County’s landscape is considered to be woodlands. Providing more trees in our woodlands and home landscapes beautifies the scenery and allows wildlife to thrive. 2020 has not been a normal year for anyone. COVID19 struck the country in March and people have not been able to

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