Individuals and organizations may be nominated, or self-nominated, for various tree-related projects or programs that have demonstrated outstanding conservation-based actions to preserve, protect, or plant trees. Winners will be announced in the fall followed by recognition from the Board of Supervisors and a celebration.
Since 1999, the Friends of Trees awards have honored exceptional and innovative tree conservation actions in Fairfax County that meet one or more criteria:
- to protect and preserve existing trees and associated habitats,
- to increase the urban tree canopy and its related habitats,
- to educate and inspire people to plant more trees and properly maintain them, and
- to convey an understanding of the value and benefits of trees.
Developers who go above-and-beyond county requirements to preserve and protect trees and associated habitats are also eligible for this award.
For information, a list of previous Friends of Trees Award winners, and nomination forms, visit Friends of Trees Awards | Public Works and Environmental Services and use the online nomination form on the link.
For questions about these Awards, email treecommission@fairfaxcounty.gov.
About the Fairfax County Tree Commission
The Fairfax County Tree Commission is an advisory council to the county’s Board of Supervisors. The commission was chartered on August 1, 1993, and is celebrating 52 years of service to Fairfax County. Tree canopy covers about 55% of the county. The Board of Supervisors relies on this 15-member Commission for advice and support regarding how to maintain, preserve and expand our urban forest.
The Tree Commission collaborates with the Fairfax County Environmental Quality Advisory Council, Fairfax County Tree Stewards, Fairfax ReLeaf, Virginia Department of Forestry, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Fairfax County Park Authority and Fairfax County Urban and Community Forestry Division of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services.
Visit: Tree Commission | Public Works and Environmental Services.
The Fairfax County Tree Commission
12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 518
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
703-324-1770