KENNEDY MUSEUM OF ART

ATHENS, OH

Midstory Thinning Scientists vertically divide forests into 3 layers: the understory, midstory, and overstory. The understory is the layer near the ground. The midstory is the layer above the understory but below the overstory. The overstory is the top layer of the forest, where the canopies of the tallest trees are. Historically, the midstory layers in southeast Ohio’s forests were often open and only sparsely filled with small trees. An open midstory helps let more sunlight reach the understory, where young oak seedlings and saplings are growing. Sunlight reaching the understory is key for the continued existence of oak ecosystems, as young oak seedling and saplings need sunlight to develop, grow, and survive. This secures the next generation of oak trees that will ultimately replace the current generation.

Over the past several decades, the midstories of many southeastern Ohio forests have become very dense and filled with shade-tolerant trees, such as red maples and American beeches. This development has shaded out young oak trees, putting the future of our oak ecosystems at risk.

This is where midstory thinning comes in! Land stewards will fell certain small trees in specific areas of a forest. Stewards won’t fell all the trees in the midstory, but rather focus on the shade-tolerant species like red maples and American beech which are crowding out sun-loving trees like oaks. These downed trees will then lay on the forest floor and begin decomposing, returning important nutrients and carbon back into the soil. In the coming years, this area will also be prescribed burned, which will speed up the decomposition process of the downed trees.

Midstory thinning is just one of the tools in the proverbial toolbox that land stewards can use to restore and sustain southeast Ohio’s oak ecosystems, keeping them healthy, resilient, and ready for the future!

Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks
Midstory Thinning Credit: Wayne National Forest

The Kennedy Museum of Art is located in Athens, Ohio, on the campus of Ohio University. The museum is named after Edwin L. and Ruth E. Kennedy, who were both alumni of the university and avid art collectors. The museum's collection consists of over 2,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, prints, and photographs.

The museum's permanent collection includes works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and Rembrandt, as well as contemporary artists like Chuck Close and Kiki Smith. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year, featuring work from both established and emerging artists.

The building that houses the museum was originally built in 1939 as an armory for the university's ROTC program. It was later used as a storage facility before being renovated and converted into a museum in 1996. The museum's architecture is a mix of Art Deco and contemporary design, with a modern glass entrance and a traditional brick exterior.

In addition to its exhibitions, the Kennedy Museum of Art offers educational programs for visitors of all ages, including guided tours, workshops, and lectures. The museum is open to the public and admission is free.

KENNEDY MUSEUM OF ART is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ATHENS OH. US MID #8403900876

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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KENNEDY MUSEUM OF ART
LIN HALL
ATHENS
OH
45701

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MID # 8403900876
Name KENNEDY MUSEUM OF ART
Alternate Name KENNEDY MUSEUM OF ART
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 316402113
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
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LAT/LONG 39.322982, -82.097335
CODES FIPS State Code: 39
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 973901
US Census Block: 1011