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Students at a Fairfax County Public School Planting Trees for Arbor Day

April 22, 2024 - Annandale, Va – Students, faculty and staff at Annandale Terrace Elementary School are gearing up for a big Arbor Day celebration on April 26, 2024, at 8:50 a.m. The event will take place simultaneously with the County’s 41st consecutive year being designated a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. The recognition underscores Fairfax County's dedication to tree conservation and urban forestry.

You're invited to the Tree Commission's 50th Anniversary. Wednesday, October 25 at 1 p.m. at the Ellipse at the rear of the Government Center.

Public Event Planned at Government Center as Tree Commission Celebrates 50th Anniversary

October 18, 2023 - In recognition of its many years of service, the County’s Urban Forest Management Division will host a celebration. The focal point of the event will be the ceremonial planting of the 50th tree of 50 installed to celebrate each year of the Tree Commission’s service.

County Warning Residents about a New Vegetation Disease Called Vascular Streak Dieback

October 3, 2023 - FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. – A newly emerging disease called Vascular Streak Dieback has been killing nursery stock and new plantings purchased from nurseries throughout Virginia and in at least five other states.