Forestry and Natural Resources Commission (FNRC)

The Forestry and Natural Resources Commission (FNRC) provides the County Board with advice and recommendations to improve the health and sustainability of Arlington’s urban forest and natural resources. 

The Commission charge includes:
  • Programs and policies for the maintenance and enhancement of trees and other natural resources on public property.
  • The preservation or restoration of trees, other native vegetation, biodiversity, and ecological sustainability in conservation areas, parks, and other County owned natural areas.
  • The preservation and enhancement of trees, other natural resources, and natural features associated with development and infrastructure improvement projects on public and private property. 

The FNRC shall coordinate education and outreach activities, such as Tree City USA, Arbor Day, and the Tree Canopy Fund Grant Program to foster the preservation and enhancement of trees, native plants, and natural habitat on private property, which provide biophilic, economic, social, and environmental benefits for the County as a whole. 

To speak at an upcoming meeting, sign up here before 12 noon the day of the meeting. Real time registration will not be available during the meeting.

Commission Documents

Meetings

Meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., except for November and December, when they are held on the third Thursday, or as noted otherwise. Meetings are a mix of all virtual and hybrid, with an occasional field trip. Check individual dates for details.

Meetings are open to the public.

2026 Meetings

Date Documents Letters Location 
Jan. 22 Hybrid. Conference room 216 in the Ellen Bozman Government Center (2100 Clarendon Blvd), and online at Click here for meeting link if joining remotely.
Feb. 26 Hybrid. Conference room 216 in the Ellen Bozman Government Center (2100 Clarendon Blvd), and online at Click here for meeting link if joining remotely.
Mar. 26 Hybrid. Conference room 216 in the Ellen Bozman Government Center (2100 Clarendon Blvd), and online at Click here for meeting link if joining remotely.
April 23   Hybrid. Conference room 216 in the Ellen Bozman Government Center (2100 Clarendon Blvd), and online at Click here for meeting link if joining remotely.
May 28 Hybrid. Conference room 216 in the Ellen Bozman Government Center (2100 Clarendon Blvd), and online at Click here for meeting link if joining remotely.
June 25 Hybrid. Conference room 216 in the Ellen Bozman Government Center (2100 Clarendon Blvd), and online at Click here for meeting link if joining remotely.
July 23   Virtual. Click here for meeting link
August 27, 9:30 AM

 

 Field trip. No agenda or action items.
Metropolitan Park (13th Street South and South Elm Street)
Sept. 24     Hybrid. Small conference room at the Trades Center (2700 S Taylor St), and online atClick here for meeting linkif joining remotely.
Oct. 22     Hybrid. Conference room 216 in the Ellen Bozman Government Center (2100 Clarendon Blvd), and online at Click here for meeting link if joining remotely.
Nov. 19     Hybrid. Conference room 216 in the Ellen Bozman Government Center (2100 Clarendon Blvd), and online atClick here for meeting linkif joining remotely.
Dec. 17     Hybrid. Conference room 216 in the Ellen Bozman Government Center (2100 Clarendon Blvd), and online at Click here for meeting link if joining remotely.

Past Meeting dates and documents

Additional Resources

Contact Us

Vincent Verweij
Arlington County
2700 S. Taylor St.
Arlington, VA 22206
703-228-1863
Email

 

Steven Bernheisel
Arlington Public Schools
2770 S. Taylor St.
Arlington, VA 22206
703-228-8000
Email

Upcoming Meetings

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