DID YOU KNOW?

• Fort Thomas’ land area is 3,661 acres and 31% of it is still forested.

• About 86 acres are considered high quality (large crown) forest and another 200 acres are medium quality (medium crown) forest. See the forest quality assessment here.

• The Conservancy protects nearly 4 miles of land fronting the Ohio River.

• Our forests are threatened by invasion of non-native plants, insects, and diseases and pressure from urbanization.

• Measurable benefits of forests include biological diversity, air quality improvement, noise, and light buffering, property values, and lower crime.

• Forest benefits relate to recreation, outdoor education, wildlife habitat, natural heritage, and community way of life.