Read more about the article Akron Tree Commission September – November 2023 Meetings Recap
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Urban Tree Canopy

Akron Tree Commission September – November 2023 Meetings Recap

Words by Sophie Vaughan

The September 2023 City of Akron Tree Commission meeting set another record for their shortest meeting on the books, clocking in at just over 6 minutes long. This meeting consisted of quick updates regarding the public education strategy. The October meeting was more informative and provided updates finalizing public education materials, as well as news about two grants: one grant awarded to the City in the amount of $1 million to develop a nursery and Urban Forestry Academy on Theiss Road, and a proposed $300,000 grant to be used for 2024 tree plantings. The November meeting included an appearance by the City of Akron Arborist Jon Malish, who updated the commission on Tree City application status, grants received, and upcoming grant requests. 

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December 13, 2023
Read more about the article An Update on the Work of the Akron Tree Commission
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An Update on the Work of the Akron Tree Commission

Words By Sophie Franchi

 

Since January 2022, the Akron Tree Commission has been meeting monthly to work on the implementation of the City of Akron’s Master Tree Planting Plan. We’ll periodically summarize these meetings, which are publicly live-streamed on YouTube, to keep our readers up to date on the City’s progress toward its goals for the Urban Tree Canopy[1].

The past three months have been exciting for the Commission, with a heavy focus on a new grant application and developing a public education strategy. Here’s what’s new:

May 2023

New City Public Service Department Representative In May 2023, City of Akron Arborist Jon Malish was replaced as the City’s Public Service Department liaison at the monthly Commission meetings by Parks Maintenance Foreman John Hilkert.

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July 11, 2023