Public Works and Environmental Services

Fairfax County, Virginia

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our administrative offices are open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon - Fri

703-324-1770
TTY 711

treemail@fairfaxcounty.gov

12055 Government Center Parkway
Suite 518, Fairfax, Va 22035

Brian Keightley,
Division Director, Urban Forest Management

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Tree Resources - Who to Call

If a tree presents an immediate life-threatening hazard, including falling onto electric wires or it is blocking a public road, call or text 9-1-1.

Hazardous Trees on Private Property

Fairfax County has no legal authority to require the removal of hazardous tree(s) that are located on private property unless the tree(s) threaten the public at large.

When there is a dispute between neighbors about a potentially hazardous tree, this is a civil issue and Fairfax County will not take action in these situations.

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Where is the tree?

The responsibility for hazardous trees on public property generally lies with the agency that owns or maintains the property. To find out who owns the property in Fairfax County, use the Department of Tax Administration ICARE property search or the GIS Jade map application.

A tree that is already down and on the ground is not considered hazardous unless it is blocking a street or road. For public streets and roads call VDOT 1-800-367-7623. For county streets and roads call Maintenance and Stormwater Management 703-877-2800.

The following links contain contact information for hazardous trees on public and private property.

Emergencies

Tree Location	Who to Contact	Website
On Your House	Get everyone safely out of your house. Use your cellphone or go to a neighbor’s house and call 9-1-1	If A Tree Falls On Your House Watch video 1:34.
On Power Lines	Never touch a downed wire or trees in contact with power lines. Dominion Power: 1-866-366-4357 NOVEC: 1-888-335-0500	Dominion Energy Outages NOVEC Outage Center Downed Trees on Power Lines
Posing Hazard to Public Areas	Fairfax County Urban Forestry at 703-324-1770 \| TTY 711	Hazardous Trees On Private Property
On Private Property	Removal is the property owner’s responsibility.	Tree Removal
On Private Property	If a county-owned tree caused property damage, submit a claim	Property Damage and Injury Claim Reporting
Near Public Streets and Roads	Virginia Department of Transportation at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623) \| TTY 711	VDOT’s online reporting form
Sidewalks	View online map for maintenance responsibility	Walkway Maintenance Online Map
	Virginia Department of Transportation at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623) \| TTY 711	VDOT’s online reporting form
	Fairfax County Maintenance and Stormwater Management at 703-877-2800 \| TTY 711	Walkway Maintenance
On County Parkland	Fairfax County Park Authority at 703-324-8594 \| TTY 711	Tree and Debris Removal from Parkland
In Northern Virginia Regional Parks	NoVa Parks at 703-352-5900	Northern Virginia Regional Parks
On County Property	Fairfax County Facilities Management at 703-324-2886 \| TTY 711
At a County Construction Site	Construction hotline at 703-324-7470	Construction Site Complaints
On Fairfax County Public Schools Property	Fairfax County Public Schools Facility Management at 703-764-3500	Fairfax County Public Schools
Near Stormwater Management Ponds	Fairfax County Maintenance and Stormwater Management at 703-877-2800 \| TTY 711	Contact Maintenance and Stormwater Management

Construction and Complaints

Land Development Services (LDS) - Public Records - plan review and site inspection questions

LDS Net - Site Plan, Grading Plans, and Zoning Records Search

Construction Site Complaints - submit or view interactive map of recent construction site complaints

Community Complaint Form - submit or search for complaints about possible illegal land clearing, tree removal, zoning, property maintenance or land use/construction code violations

Fairfax County Tree Management

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 Forest Management Division (UFMD) is the primary county agency responsible for ensuring that development plans comply with the Tree Conservation Ordinance and monitoring pests that threaten the health of the forest in Fairfax County.

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Department Resources

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Tree Resources - Who to Call

On This Page

Hazardous Trees on Private Property

Where is the tree?

Forest Pests - Insects and Diseases

Construction and Complaints

Fairfax County Tree Management

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Know the Rules

More About Urban Forest Management

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Tree Planting and Care

Outreach and Education

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Main Address

Site Tools

Support

Additional Resources

Department Resources

Related Resources

Tree Resources - Who to Call

On This Page

Hazardous Trees on Private Property

Where is the tree?

Forest Pests - Insects and Diseases

Construction and Complaints

Fairfax County Tree Management

More Resources

Know the Rules

More About Urban Forest Management

Resources

Tree Planting and Care

Outreach and Education

Related Resources

Translate Awards Site Feedback

Main Address

Site Tools

Support

Additional Resources

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Awards
Site Feedback