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To recognize and celebrate April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day in Columbus, Ohio.
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WHEREAS, in 1872, Arbor Day was first established by the Nebraska Board of Agriculture as a special day to be set aside for the planting of trees; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world each year on April 25; and
WHEREAS, trees can be a solution to combating climate change by reducing the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cutting heating and cooling costs, moderating the temperature, cleaning the air, producing life-giving oxygen, and providing habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, through its Sustainable Columbus office, is committed to imparting equity and environmental justice through strong climate action and is guided by the Columbus Climate Action Plan which has a community-wide goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 and 45% reduction in emissions by 2030; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus Climate Action Plan has strategies and goals around increasing access to green space, increasing the tree canopy in alignment with the City’s Urban Forestry Master Plan, and increasing the number of native plants present in the city, all to assist in the fight against climate change; and
WHEREAS, organizations, such as The Clintonville Green Team, continue to push the City of Columbus to look at all policies and initiatives through a sustainability lens; and
WHEREAS, this Columbus City Council continues to support programs and organizations who are dedicated to increasing our city’s tree canopy; and
WHEREAS, Columbus City Council encourages all residents to volunteer for Arbor Day and thank the many people and organizations in our community who will spend the month of April dedicating time to planting trees their neighborhoods and communities; now, therefore
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