Protection Stories
Saving Trees During Stream Stabilization at Gulf Branch Park
The Climate change, Energy & Environment Commission recommends methods to reduce the need to remove 150 trees for a stormwater project. method include limiting access roads, use of smaller equipment, preserving existing trees for their stormwater and erosion control benefits. See letter to Arlington County Board at https://www.arlingtonva.us/files/content/public/v/24/government/commissions-and-advisory-groups/climate-change-energy-and-environment-commission-c2e2/letters/gulfbranchstreamprojectletter-final.pdf
How Are Trees Doing 5 Years After Development? A Tree Steward Project
Local regulation requires tree preservation and replanting during development. Are they sufficiently followed? A pilot project of 32 such sites was conducted in 2023 by the Tree Stewards of Arlington - Alexandria.
Special Trees Worth Saving
Notable Trees , Specimen Trees , and Champion Trees. Arlington County’s programs for our unique trees
List by species of all the Notable Trees selected by Arlington County over the years. List of Notable Trees by zip code.