CADIZ, Ohio – The Ohio Tree Farm Committee has named Reclaimed Tree Farm, based in Cadiz, Ohio, as this year’s Ohio Tree Farm of the Year.

A press release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry highlights the opportunity to tour the nursery on September 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The farm is owned by Rob and Pat Davis.

“It never ceases to amaze me what can be built with time, effort, love, patience and hope,” Jeremy Scherf, ODNR Division of Forestry’s Service Forestry Central Region chief, said in the release. “Rob and Pat have put all that and more into Reclaimed Tree Farm. Their efforts have produced a remarkable tree farm that deserves recognition.”

Scherf nominated the tree nursery for this award. According to the press release, the nursery had to overcome a number of challenges.

“Reclaimed Tree Farm, the site of a former open pit mine, faced an uphill battle to get to where it is today,” the press release states. “Challenges included soil conditions, dense grass and weed growth, and an overpopulated deer herd. Despite all of this, Rob and Pat were determined to keep trying to build the successful tree farm they have today.”

The tour includes discussions with foresters about best practices such as controlling invasive species, managing food plots, and more. Visitors can participate in forester-led and self-guided hikes. Participants can purchase food.

The tour takes place at 40480 Cadiz-Dennison Road in Cadiz, Ohio.