Protecting Established Trees

• Arlington County Tree Planting Ordinance overview . Full Trees & Shrubs Ordinance.

• Arlington County’s Tree Protection Regulations . Regulations on tree protections differ when a tree is on public or private property.

• Arlington County guidance on Trees & Construction. Regulations on how trees are protected on public and private property.

• Arlington County’s webpage on protecting your trees during neighboring development. This includes a link to our Virginia Cooperative Extension Service agent for targeted advice.

• Arlington County’s programs for Adopt-a-Tree near your home, on public property, or where you have access to water, to help keep our trees healthy and strong.

• A Guide to Preserving Trees in Development Projects, 2022. Penn State Extension Service article explains tree health and environmental considerations and details how to preserve trees.

• How Tree Bonds Can Help Preserve the Urban Forest 2018. PhysOrg newsletter.

Maintaining Trees

• Arlington County’s Tree Care Tips discusses pruning, mulching, water, invasive plants, and other useful actions that can be taken.