Today is Arbor
Day. Trees form no small part of
Ohio’s legal landscape, and their branches reach well beyond the realm of neighbor disputes. A search for the word “tree” in the
Ohio Revised Code yields provisions regarding maple product standards,
timber sale agreements, and the state forest nursery, among others. Searches for “trees” and “forest” lead to even
more result (a reminder to think flexibly about search terms). And, of course, Ohio’s official state tree is none other
than the buckeye.
We encourage you to take a study break soon (weather permitting) and enjoy the
trees, from buckeyes to dogwoods, in one of Columbus’s many metro parks!