Author Archives: TreeStewards

About TreeStewards

TreeStewards of Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia, are trained volunteers who work to protect, preserve, and enhance urban tree canopy through public education and volunteer activities such as planting, pruning, and caring for trees.

Tree Species for Our Area

Posted on October 31, 2018

Confused about what tree to plant? Here’s help. These lists have been compiled by ISA certified arborists who work directly with our urban forest every day. They know trees. But more important, they know trees that will be happy in … Continue reading →

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Gently Hug Your Older Trees

Posted on October 31, 2018

This campaign was produced by TreeStewards of Arlington and Alexandria with a grant from ecoAction Arlington. It is in the public domain and may be used by all tree lovers worldwide. We do not have translated material. Click here to … Continue reading →

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Mature Trees Presentation

Mature Tree Slide Deck in PDF This short slide presentation and  all elements of the Mature Trees Are Valuable Trees are in the public domain for tree lovers to share with their friends, neighbors, community and church groups, schools, public … Continue reading →

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Don’t Cut That Tree!

Posted on October 31, 2018

A Michigan tree supplier is matching mature trees destined for the chipper to clients who want stately specimens. Not our story, but interesting nevertheless. Re-Tree gives mature trees a second chance

Posted in Mature Trees Are Valuable, Michigan, Re-Tree, Specimen Tree

Warmer, Wetter, Weirder: Weather by 2050

Posted on October 31, 2018

Here’s a colorful, graphic look at weather trends for the next generation. We didn’t write this, but we think it’s worth a look. And in our view, more trees will help moderate this turn for the worse in climate. Fall … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Extreme Weather, Future, Global Warming, Heat, Rainfall, Tempersture

NYC Street Tree Map : NYC Parks

Posted on October 22, 2018

Explore and learn about every street tree in New York City, including stewardship activities. See tree-map.nycgovparks.org/

Posted in Community Service, Education, Growing Tree Canopy, Tree Care, Tree ID, Volunteer

Oak Decline in Virginia article.pdf – Google Drive

Posted on October 9, 2018

Oak Decline in Virginia article.pdf – Google Drive — Read on drive.google.com/file/d/19qdo-uDScON9H6Jel1Gi1vPr62_R7VgX/view

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2018 Training Session 1

Posted on October 4, 2018

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Forestry Webinars to Watch for CE Credit

Posted on October 1, 2018

It may be sunny outside, but the light shines brightly from your home computer if you tune in to hear or participate in urban forestry webinars that are offered free. Most, if not all, are archived about a week after … Continue reading →

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A Champion Falls

Posted on September 11, 2018
Posted in Arlington Tree Canopy, Canopy Loss, Mature Trees Are Valuable, Uncategorized | 4 Comments