An arboretum is a garden containing trees, shrubs, and other plants that are cultivated for visual enjoyment and educational purposes. The Interactive Community of Arboreta (ArbNet) Arboretum Accreditation Program provides standards and guidelines for creating and developing an arboretum. The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program is sponsored and supported by The Morton Arboretum, Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), and the American Public Gardens Association (APGA).

Different levels of accreditation have been established to recognize arboreta at varying degrees of development, capacity, and professionalism. All levels require planning, maintenance, and educational components. Level one requires twenty-five species of trees and woody plants, while levels three and four require five-hundred species. Many other requirements become more demanding as an arboretum proceeds through various levels. This project is to create, maintain, and enhance a Level One arboretum.

Anderson Township and Green Space Introduction

One type of limited self-government in Ohio is the township. A township is an unincorporated portion of a county that has more decision-making authority than a portion of a county that is not a township, but less authority than an incorporated city. At about 45,000 residents, Anderson Township, located in the southeastern corner of Hamilton County, Ohio, is one of the most heavily populated townships in the State of Ohio. Founded in 1793, Anderson Township remained fairly undeveloped until the suburbanization that followed World War II. Anderson Township is dominated by rolling, wooded topography that creates scenic vistas of the beautiful natural environment. Anderson Township preserves these features while witnessing significant growth.

Anderson Township has taken the lead in Ohio in acquiring and protecting Greenspace through the implementation of a Greenspace levy. As Ohio’s first Greenspace Township, the community has protected nearly seven-hundred acres of property that by law will remain in a natural state.

The portion of land where the Heritage Center Arboretum is taking shape is just under five acres, of which approximately half is protected green space. There is a building on site that was built around 1820 with room additions in the 1860s. The

site includes a gazebo, patio, drives, and parking lots. Some of the ground is lawn while the remainder is tree-covered.
The hope is to promote native species of trees, enhance the beauty of the area, increase the value and desirability of the Heritage Center, increase rental prices and days, and educate citizens regarding more tree species.
Related Links:
http://www.arbnet.org https://www.mortonarb.org https://www.bgci.org https://www.publicgardens.org
Student Questions

1. What are several reasons why this project might best be planned and managed in an Agile fashion?

2. What Agile principles and values do you feel will be important for this project? Why?

3. What additional information about arboreta, Anderson Township, green space law, or the specific site and vision would you like to know as you start this project?

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