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In Akron, our tree coverage has declined from
40%
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34%
to decrease to 30% by 2040. Currently,
Akron loses 6,540 trees annually.
At Keep Akron Beautiful, we are excited to launch the Planting Change: 100k Trees for Akron campaign, with the goal to plant 100,000 trees by 2034 to restore the city’s green canopy and maintain a balanced ecosystem.
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Trees clean the air and help you breathe
![](https://www.keepakronbeautiful.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Economic-Revenue@2x.png)
Trees can increase the economic revenue for retail shops, prevent unnecessary costs of road maintenance, and increase property values
![](https://www.keepakronbeautiful.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Lower-Crime@2x.png)
Studies indicate that areas with abundant green spaces experience lower rates of property crime, as well as reductions in both violent and minor offenses
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Trees prevent soil erosion and water runoff
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![](https://www.keepakronbeautiful.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tree-Coverage-1024x1024.png)
In Akron, our tree coverage has declined from
40%
![](https://www.keepakronbeautiful.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TO-Icon@2x.png)
34%
In the last decade the tree canopy is projected to decrease to 30% by 2040. Currently, Akron loses 6,540 trees annually.
At Keep Akron Beautiful, we are excited to launch the Planting Change: 100k Trees for Akron campaign, with the goal to plant 100,000 trees by 2034 to restore the city’s green canopy and maintain a balanced ecosystem.
![](https://www.keepakronbeautiful.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tree-Benefits.png)
![](https://www.keepakronbeautiful.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/O2-Icon@2x.png)
Trees clean the air and help you breathe
![](https://www.keepakronbeautiful.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Economic-Revenue@2x.png)
Trees can increase the economic revenue for retail shops, prevent unnecessary costs of road maintenance, and increase property values
![](https://www.keepakronbeautiful.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Lower-Crime@2x.png)
Studies indicate that areas with abundant green spaces experience lower rates of property crime, as well as reductions in both violent and minor offenses
![](https://www.keepakronbeautiful.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Soil-Eroision-Icon@2x.png)
Trees prevent soil erosion and water runoff
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