06/07/2019
Trees are Good for your Wallet
They ain't just beautiful, they also save us money! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm8wNCzB8yw
Trees help to improve your home’s value and reduce energy costs. Learn more environment.arlingtonva.us/trees
Arlington Forestry is the Facebook presence of Arlington's urban forestry department, for posts on the latest forestry science, and pictures of great trees.
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Arlington has a long history of having incredible trees. With 1200 acres of County parkland, public buildings, Public Schools, regional parkland and the contribution of great growing spaces from the federal property (Parkway, Arlington National Cemetery) we have plenty of opportunity for having great trees. Most of our trees exist on private property, and working with our citizens to maintain the beauty and sustainability of our community is crucial to our program. Arlington Forestry is the Facebook presence of Arlington's urban forestry department. Pictures of interesting trees and tree-related stuff, as well as new programs and documents are posted here. Feel free to ask questions and enjoy the galleries of pictures of champion trees and tree curiosities around the County. The forestry department works on maintaining tree canopy around the county by replanting in public right of way through parks, through the Tree Canopy Fund, managed by Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment, and through outreach and education to Arlington's residents. We work closely with the following groups in helping maintain a healthy forest: Tree Stewards, a dedicated group providing education for private citizens on tree care and planting in Northern Virginia. http://treestewards.org/ The Arlington master naturalists, who work with us on horticulture and ecological education: http://www.armn.org/ Our invasive plants program, which helps keep our region maintain its unique and native plant composition: http://environment.arlingtonva.us/trees/invasive-plants/invasive-plant-program/ And two very active committees in the County, the Urban Forestry Committee (UFC) and the Beautification Committee (BC), who are very dedicated to our trees and our environment: UFC: http://commissions.arlingtonva.us/urban-forestry-commission-ufc/ BC: http://environment.arlingtonva.us/trees/support-trees/arlington-beautification-committee/ We also work closely with Arlington County Schools to help maintain and plant trees on Schools property. Please remember to follow our social media policy for posting: https://newsroom.arlingtonva.us/social-media-general-terms-use/
They ain't just beautiful, they also save us money! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm8wNCzB8yw
Trees help to improve your home’s value and reduce energy costs. Learn more environment.arlingtonva.us/trees
We are still digging out from the May 23 storm, but we already mourn the loss of one of our greatest trees, the white oak at the Reevesland farm, one of our Specimen Trees.
https://twitter.com/WhitneyBakke/status/1131679701477539847
“Historic Reevesland oak tree down in Arlington @capitalweather”
Get Free Trees! June 24 is the deadline!
https://www.ecoactionarlington.org/community-programs/trees/
As we get into the storm response season, it's good to know what we work on, with our tree maintenance side:
https://environment.arlingtonva.us/2017/10/forestry-and-extreme-storm-response/
Our country got hit by some extreme weather this year, with Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Jose hitting different parts of the country. We have luckily been spared from these storms, but have had to deal with major storms in the past. The Department of Parks and Recreation has forestry staff, includin...
This remains one of our favorite drawings to communicate the value of trees.
All this rain destabilized quite a few trees. Here's our tree crew working on a large oak which fell into the stream, in Glencarlyn park.
Oh no, Botanical sexism?
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/seasonal-allergies-blame-male-trees
One researcher calls it "botanical sexism."
It's time to start watering your young trees!
Want a free tree, planted on your property, or your apartment complex? Work with EcoAction Arlington's amazing Tree Canopy Fund. The deadline is June 24.
https://www.ecoactionarlington.org/community-programs/trees/
Check out how well we did in the @2019 City Nature Challenge. Fifth (Quito beat us in the last minute from fourth place) in the WORLD for how many people participated!
http://capitalnaturalist.blogspot.com/2019/05/city-nature-challenge-2019-results.html
This year's friendly global citizen science competition, the City Nature Challenge, ended up with 159 cities competing! These cities...
This is one of the big debates right now. Good read on trees and climate:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/25/climate/trees-climate-change.html
A dark synergy of extreme weather and emboldened pests could imperil vast stretches of woodland. Foresters are only starting to wrestle with solutions.
Arlington received its 15th Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation this year. What does this mean? It means we have gone above and beyond the standard requirements, and provided extra programs and planting projects. Learn more about this award here:
https://www.arborday.org/programs/treeCityUSA/growthAwards.cfm
Get a free tree planted on your property, apartment/condo complex: https://www.arlnow.com/2019/05/04/rethink-energy-free-shade-trees-planted-for-you/
In this week's Rethink Energy learn how to help the community by having a shade tree planted for free by June 24.
Come join us on our Champion Tree Bike Ride this weekend! The Weather still looks good:
Please see the registration for this free event here:
https://parks.arlingtonva.us/events/champion-tree-bike-ride/
Adults. Marvel at some of Arlington’s most spectacular trees on this ride. We’ll proceed at a le
We had a great Arbor day last week at Campbell Elementary School. Planted a Serviceberry in the garden, and an American Linden along Carlin Springs Rd. 23 years of Tree City USA, and 15 years of getting a Growth award (going above and beyond the standard)!
After many years of amazing public input and staff work, our Public Spaces Master Plan finally got approved by the County Board! This plan guides public spaces (public and private) throughout the County, and has a healthy forestry and natural resource preservation section. Up next: The Urban Forest Master Plan!
https://projects.arlingtonva.us/public-spaces-master-plan-psmp-update/
Come join us for International Migratory Bird Day!
Tiny hummingbirds and fierce osprey are all migrating back from South America. Come learn about these and other fabulous fliers on International Migratory Bird Day Sat., May 11, 9-11 a.m. There will be hands-on activities, games, crafts, bird walks, bird-friendly coffee and more! Free pairs of pocket binoculars for the first 25 families who arrive at the event! Meet at Lacey Woods Park Picnic Shelter. Free event. No registration required.
https://parks.arlingtonva.us/events/international-migratory-bird-day-festival/
We are celebrating Arbor Day on this Friday. It's the only holiday that looks to the future!
http://www.deeproot.com/blog/blog-entries/proposing-on-the-future
What is a tree canopy and why should I care? - Salisbury Post
By Mark Martin City of Salisbury ISA Arborist What is a tree canopy? Canopy refers to the coverage amount of leaves and limbs that a single tree or group of trees cover. This amount is usually expressed in percentages. For example, the North Carolina Forest Service estimated Salisbury’s tree canop...
Join us to find the most species of anything this weekend! https://environment.arlingtonva.us/2019/04/participate-in-the-city-nature-challenge-2019/
A friendly global challenge was issued this year: Which cities could engage the most people to record the most observations of wildlife and plants, and find the most species over 4 days, April 26-29?
One of our Parks planning landscape architects found and enjoyed a beautiful Redbud (Cercis canadensis) in Courthouse. This tree exhibits what's called Cauliflory, which means flowers can grow straight out of the trunk, rather than from new growth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cauliflory )
Another way to save money with trees! https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190401115858.htm
A new study finds that Medicare costs tend to be lower in counties with more forests and shrublands than in counties dominated by other types of land cover. The relationship persists even when accounting for economic, geographic or other factors that might independently influence health care costs,....
Just in case you hadn't seen it yet! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm8wNCzB8yw&t
Trees help to improve your home’s value and reduce energy costs. Learn more environment.arlingtonva.us/trees
Sign up now for a great roundtable on Communicating the Importance of Trees:
http://treesvirginia.org/events/roundtables/99-northern-virginia-urban-forestry-roundtable
Our philosophy is providing a healthy place for forests in our urban communities; this requires that we work together to protect and enhance the natural environment.
Sometimes you get a picture that so clearly communicates why we save trees. This is one of them. A Saucer magnolia in Northern Arlington, preserved during construction.
You can see plenty of Cherry pictures elsewhere. Here's one of our native Serviceberries, showing off:
Congratulations to Bill Browning on receiving the Bill Thomas award for restoring Powhatan Springs Park's natural area!
https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/2019-bill-thomas-volunteer-award-recipient-spent-5-years-revitalizing-an-arlington-park/1893161595
Every year, the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation awards a local volunteer or group for supporting the county's parks.
Do we need more proof that trees are great? Sure, why not?
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190401115858.htm
A new study finds that Medicare costs tend to be lower in counties with more forests and shrublands than in counties dominated by other types of land cover. The relationship persists even when accounting for economic, geographic or other factors that might independently influence health care costs,....
This seems topical, as these trees are in full glory right now!
https://environment.arlingtonva.us/2015/04/our-first-flowering-trees/
What a forward-thinking, inclusive idea. Props, Casey Trees!
https://caseytrees.org/2019/04/introducing-trees-on-tinder/
We'll help you find you and your yard your perfect match. You’ll never swipe left again.
It's getting warmer, and soon it'll be warm enough to start thinking about watering your young trees. Find out how here:
https://environment.arlingtonva.us/trees/care-for-trees/watering/
What You Can Do The best time of day to water is early morning and late evening. You can estimate that about two gallons of water flow through a typical garden hose per minute. Therefore, you should water newly planted trees for at least three minutes. Run sprinklers a bit longer. Take responsibilit...
There was a question through Tree Stewards about whether someone should cover up sycamore roots, to help the tree. Here were our thoughts:
Exposed roots are rarely a real issue for the tree. Particularly a species such as a sycamore, which is known to be a streamside species, benefit from leaving their roots exposed.
If the roots pose a particular tripping hazard, one could carefully fill up the areas with soil, but it may come with a negative impact to the tree.
A great study showing the correlation between communities with heritage tree ordinances and tree canopy in Florida: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/1937573bdb184d8c7d7a6fcc1/files/5269cfd3-26ba-4994-b583-738fd6c3a6e2/UTGLNewsletter_HeritageTrees_FINAL.pdf
This is an awesome tribute to leaves (not in Arlington, unfortunately):
There's an amazing cemetery in our County that just achieved Arboretum status, and it's not the one you're thinking of! Congratulations to Columbia Gardens Cemetery on achieving Level 1 Arboretum accreditation! That's a real achievement. If you're not aware of this amazing place, check them out here:
http://www.columbiagardenscemetery.org/our-story/welcome/
Not going to stop posting this amazing video until you've all seen it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm8wNCzB8yw&feature=youtu.be
Trees help to improve your home’s value and reduce energy costs. Learn more environment.arlingtonva.us/trees
Tree protection on development projects take up most of our forestry planning staff's time. We're looking at ways to improve our guidance manual. You can find it here:
https://building.arlingtonva.us/chesapeake-bay-preservation-ordinance/
The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance was adopted to protect our local streams and the Chesapeake Bay from pollution due to land use and development. All of Arlington County’s water drains into the Potomac River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. In an effort to protect and improve the qual...
This is an uncommon tree in our canopy. A Corneliancherry Dogwood (Cornus mas) in bloom in Pentagon City!
This is an excellent post on bark health:
https://mgnv.org/2019/03/11/healthy-bark1/
rees have numerous ways to protect themselves. They can emit chemicals that repel invaders or attract predators to the invaders. If trees are wounded, they can try to compartmentalize the disease,…
Check out this great interview with an Arlingtonian who gets folks excited about nature at the Nature Conservancy:
https://www.nature.org/en-us/explore/magazine/magazine-articles/interview-shawneece-hennighan/
Shawneece Hennighan came to The Nature Conservancy as an intern a decade ago. Now she’s trying to bring a new—and more diverse—generation to conservation as TNC’s youth and college programs administrator.
Our tree PSA on the value of trees is not to be missed!
https://youtu.be/Vm8wNCzB8yw
Trees help to improve your home’s value and reduce energy costs. Learn more environment.arlingtonva.us/trees
This is a great short explanation of how we look at tree risk in the County.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGMcso_2fK8&t=1s
Mike Galvin from SavATree talks about tree risk and how to both assess and manage your trees.
This is too great:
https://hyperallergic.com/486110/an-alphabet-made-of-new-york-city-trees/?fbclid=IwAR2U8DzEoEGm5K9gnoORD-DGtwIRWoE9wsYvF7ZhFWBo24arr-_RNVUh3Sw
Artist Katie Holten created the New York City Tree Alphabet, and soon will lead the planting of messages with the living typeface.
Our Tree PSA is out! Check it out here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm8wNCzB8yw&feature=youtu.be
Trees help to improve your home’s value and reduce energy costs. Learn more environment.arlingtonva.us/trees
A new pest has arisen in Virginia. Spotted lanternfly can affect our agricultural crop, like grapevines and apples, but also some of the ornamental trees in our community. Foresters and volunteers will be surveying for these pests soon, and don't expect to find them this year, but keep an eye out for these critters!
https://ext.vt.edu/agriculture/commercial-horticulture/spotted-lanternfly.html
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