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Trees & Natural Resources

Urban Forestry

Plant them, support them, and care for them. A certified Tree City USA since 2005, trees are an important component of Arlington’s sustainability.

Native Plants

Arlington’s native plant community is surprisingly rich. Twenty-one percent of the plant species in Virginia are found within the boundaries of Arlington – its smallest county!

Some wildlife thrives alongside us and is often seen. Other species, like Spring Peepers, depend on specific habitats and are found in only a few parks. And our most diverse wildlife group is also our most overlooked.

Habitats and Habitat Restoration

All living things need a home – a habitat. From mature Oak-Hickory forests, to low-lying seeps and springs, many habitats are found in Arlington. We are working to protect the best and to restore degraded ones.

Invasive Plants

A species is invasive if it is not native to a particular ecosystem and if its introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm.

Forestry and Natural Resources Plan

Welcome to the Forestry and Natural Resources Plan page. Here you’ll be able to learn about project goals, explore updated materials, and engage with the County throughout the project.

The Spotted Lanternfly has Landed in our Region

Virginia Cooperative Extension has been monitoring the arrival of this invasive in our region and there are many resources available for reporting sightings and management of this beautiful but terrible pest.

Volunteer

Volunteer with natural resources to help remove invasive plants, work in the nursery and more.

Managed Landscapes

Managed landscapes are planned, intentional, and maintained plantings.

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Events

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Upton Hill Invasive Plant Removal

30 Nov 2023 Improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a difference in the great outdoors.

Upton Hill Regional Park, 6060 Wilson Boulevard, 22205

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Haley Park Invasive Plant Removal

02 Dec 2023 Join community volunteers in protecting the local environment from invasive plants.

James W. Haley Park, 2400 S Meade St, Arlington, VA 22202

31 more dates

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Remove Invasive Plants at Potomac Overlook

02 Dec 2023 Adults, teens and families ages 8 and up. Want to restore habitat and increase species diversity right here in Arlington? Work parties are held every month. We are making a real difference, with the return of ferns and wildflowers, and the animals that depend on them, in areas once covered in destructive invasive plants. Help make it happen!

Potomac Overlook, 2845 N. Marcey Road, 22207

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