Clyde Tree and Landscape Commission

07/28/2024

Spotted Lanternfly has been spotted in Ohio now. If you spot them on your property you should report and destroy them. They are a threat to many plants and of particular concern to the grape industry. Information can be found in the attached Ohio State University bulletin.

https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-0098 #

Spotted lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive planthopper first detected in Ohio in 2020 (Mingo Junction in Jefferson County). Currently, no Ohio vineyards have reported an SLF infestation; however, this pest poses a significant threat to the industry. This invasive planthopper origin...

06/11/2024

Alan, Kathy and Macy were out trimming tree shoots and low hanging branches this evening. It was a beautiful evening, and a lot of work was accomplished!

All shoots and branches were neatly piled and will be picked up by the city during the regular brush pick up schedule.

More trimming to come soon! ☺️

04/19/2024

Happy Arbor Day to all the residents of Clyde!

04/19/2024

04/17/2024

Celebrating Northwest Ohio “Tree City USA” cities today.

04/14/2024

Our city will celebrate Arbor Day with a proclamation to be read this Friday, April 19th at 11:00 am at the site of our most recently planted tree along the bike path behind the city building in downtown Clyde. The event is open to the public and meets our obligation to celebrate National Arbor Day, one of the requirements in order to qualify our city as a Tree City USA for 2024!

Stop in to see our new October Glory Red Maple tree and chat with Clyde Tree and Landscape Commission members.

08/10/2023

Congrats to Macy Prentice who was named Chairman of the Clyde Tree and Landscape Commission at it's reorganization on Tuesday. Other members of the commission include Alan Binger, Vice Chairman; Kathy Hudson and Mindy Birkholz. Non-voting members include Clyde City Manager, Justin LeBenne; Clyde City Council Liason, Chris Shay; Clyde Zoning Inspector, Ken Winke; and Clyde Deputy Clerk, Jackie Hoppe.

The mission of the commission is as follows: The Landscape Committee/Street Tree Commission shall disseminate news and information regarding the selection, planting, and maintenance of trees within the corporate limits, whether the same be on private or public property, implement an Arbor Day observance within the City on an annual basis and establish and maintain, on an annual basis, an inventory of all trees located within the boulevard of streets within the City.

There are still openings on the commission for interested community members. Members must either live withn the city limits or within a three mile radius if outside the city limits. Please contact the city manager's office for details.

04/28/2023

It’s a rainy day to celebrate today! Happy Arbor Day in Clyde. Our event today was short and sweet due to the much needed rain. Here is one of our new trees planted recently. It is budding out nicely!