CLEVELAND — Northeast Ohio's biggest city is about to (literally) get a little greener.
Top Cleveland officials announced Monday they had committed $10 million over the next 10 years to plant new trees in the city. The move was made public during the city's annual sustainability conference.
"Trees, in all their majesty, are vital to a healthy environment and a balanced nature," City Council President Kevin Kelley said in a statement. "With trees we have cleaner air, reduced flooding and improved physical and mental health."
City leaders say they have spent millions since 2017 to both remove dead trees and plant new ones, while also improving tree maintenance. Mayor Frank G. Jackson credited the local sustainability movement to grassroots efforts.
The plan calls for $1 million per year to be spent. It is unknown exactly how many new trees will pop up.
