Category Archives: Advocacy

1200 Trees Adopted into Good Arlington Homes

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Nora Palmatier

The Arlington Tree Distribution was held the weekend of October 15 and 16 at the county nursery and it was incredibly successful! Over 500 households picked up trees for themselves and neighbors, and 26 Condos or Home Owners Associations picked … Continue reading →

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Potential Champion Trees Destroyed for Development: RIP

Posted on August 25, 2011 by TreeStewards

TreeSteward John Wingard works with the Notable Trees Committee of Arlington, locating large trees and persuading owners to apply for champion status. Below is his sad story: For years I drove by 2727 and 2731 Lorcom Lane in Arlington on … Continue reading →

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Recycled Wood: From Mulberry to Tool Handles

Posted on August 17, 2011 by TreeStewards

Since November 2010, TreeSteward Jeff Lund has written articles on what to do with your tree once it is cut down or blown down so it can be recycled. Here is Jeff’s follow-up article to the Storms and Trees article … Continue reading →

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Tree Vandalism

Posted on July 25, 2011 by TreeStewards

Aren’t trees gracing the middle of street medians gorgeous? Don’t they lift your spirits when you drive along a shady boulevard? So why is someone deliberately driving onto the median of Williamsburg Boulevard near Tuckahoe Street to knock them down? … Continue reading →

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Join Us on June 22, 2011: Presentation on Growing Trees in the City

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

On Wednesday, June 22, 2011, beginning at 7:15 p.m., Karen Kumm Morris will discuss the best practices for planting trees in urban settings – both on residential properties and in public parks.  Learn more about the latest techniques:  Expanded Tree … Continue reading →

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Taking Action to Prevent Another Tree Tragedy

Posted on August 9, 2010 by TreeStewards

TreeSteward Clare Hayden was walking into Ballston Mall of Arlington when she noticed workers inappropriately pruning the trees along the sidewalk. TreeStewards receive 3 hours classroom training on best practice standards in pruning and 4 hours hands on work under … Continue reading →

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