Public Works and Environmental Services

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our offices are open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon - Fri - In-person meetings by appointment only.
703-324-1770 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Parkway
Suite 518, Fairfax, Va 22035
Brian Keightley
Division Director, Urban and Community Forestry

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give away trees - spring 2026
Grow a Greener Fairfax…for Free!
- FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va – If you’re looking to beautify your yard with more trees, you may find just what you need at an upcoming seedling giveaway. The Fairfax County Tree Commission is conducting the event this spring.
Free tree from Casey Trees
Fairfax County Offers Free Trees to Community Organizations
- Community-based organizations in Fairfax County can apply to receive free trees for planting on private properties, through a program by Fairfax County’s Urban and Community Forestry Division (UCFD) of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services.
Trees at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax County, Virginia. Photo by Glenna Tinney
Fairfax County Tree Commission Seeks ‘Friends of Trees Award’ Nominations
- It’s that time of year! The Fairfax County Tree Commission is announcing that nominations for its 2024-2025 Friends of Trees Awards are now open and will close on July 31.

Exciting Changes Within Public Works

Arbor Day at Mount Eagle Elementary School - April 29, 2025

Webinar: Fairfax County Oak Tree Decline Webinar - Oct 19, 2022

Spotted Lanternfly Webinar - April 25, 2022

Fairfax County Urban Foresters Celebrate Earth Day 2021 - April 23, 2021

The 17 Year Cicada Story - Mar 29, 2021

Webinar: Learn about the invasive insect, the spotted lantern fly - July 22, 2020

How to Plant a Tree in Fairfax County - Feb 11, 2020

Tree Planting at the Pollinator Meadow - Nov 1, 2018

How to Recognize the Signs of Poor Tree Health - Aug 22, 2018

Asian Longhorn Beetle: Be on the lookout this summer - Jun 15, 2016

The Role of Trees in Stream Restorations - Dec 28, 2015

Virginia Department of Forestry - Forest Fast Breaks

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