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Urban and Community Forestry in Fairfax County
Fairfax County strives to enhance the quality of life in our community by ensuring the vitality of the urban forest and preserving the natural environment. Compatibility between the developed and natural communities is promoted through science, education, shared knowledge and strong partnerships. The Urban and Community Forestry Division (UCFD) is the primary county agency responsible for adding tree canopy and monitoring pests that threaten the health of the forest in Fairfax County.
Tree Distribution to Community Organizations
Urban and Community Forestry is a resource for the public who may have questions about the County's urban forest, whether they need tree care advice or have management concerns about trees on public or private property. To assess the risk of trees that threaten the public at large or ask questions about impacts to trees resulting from construction activities, contact the Site Development and Inspections Division - Forest Conservation Branch at LDSSDIDAdmin@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-222-0801 | TTY 711.
Public Outreach Activities
Urban Forest Monitoring and Evaluation
Effective management of urban forest resources requires County-wide monitoring to assess the changes to the tree canopy. Urban and Community Forestry uses GIS imagery of tree canopy and forest inventory data to understand how development and other factors may be impacting tree canopy and forest ecosystem services. The data from these studies can be used to establish canopy goals and targeted plantings and conservation efforts to maximize limited resources. These studies also quantify the environmental benefits that trees provide which helps strengthen the County's commitment to practicing good environmental stewardship.
