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Trees Virginia Newsletter

Sixth Edition

April 19th, 2024
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Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life through the Stewardship of our Commonwealth’s urban and community trees.

Happy Spring and welcome to the sixth edition of the Trees Virginia newsletter!

 

As we dive into the vibrant season of spring, I'm delighted to extend warm wishes to all our board members and supporters. Spring brings with it the promise of renewal and growth, mirroring the mission of our council to enhance the quality of life through the stewardship of our Commonwealth’s urban and community trees. Let's embrace this season as an opportunity to deepen our commitment to preserving and enhancing the beauty and benefits of trees in our communities, and promoting awareness of the roles trees and forests play in the urban environment. Together, we can continue to make a meaningful impact on the forest landscape. In this edition of the newsletter, you will find updates on recent Trees Virginia events, articles on outdoor learning classrooms and new tree quality, and many more updates and reminders!

 

Adam Lipera

President

Trees Virginia

Recent Events


  • Trees Virginia held their Annual Board Retreat in March in Richmond, VA. The Board visited Urban and Community Forestry project sites around the city and finished updating the 5-year Strategic Plan.
  • The Roanoke Tree Care Workshop: Patching Together the Urban Forest was held on March 12th at Virginia Western Community College. Over 130 participants attended.
  • Registration has reached capacity for the Abingdon Tree Giveaway. Abingdon looks forward to the event on April 27th!
  • The deadline for scholarship applications has closed for 2024 and application ranking is in process. Trees Virginia will be awarding one graduate scholarship, two undergraduate scholarships, and two associates scholarships.
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NEW TREE QUALITY

Written and compiled by Jay Banks


Jay Banks, President of MAC-ISA and previous Trees Virginia Board Member, compiled this document to discuss New Tree Quality.


"You have finally decided to plant a tree or trees into your landscape, or you have been asked to spearhead a community tree planting event. You have done your research as to the best tree(s) to plant in the location you have chosen; right tree, right place. You head out to the nursery armed with the idea of the specific tree(s) you want..."


Read his full piece below.
Read "New Tree Quality"

UVA FOREST PATCHES


The UVA Forest Patches organization has received a 2024 UVA Sustainability Leadership Award recognizing them for their outstanding innovation and dedication to sustainability efforts on UVA Grounds and in the broader community.


This student-led organization has planted forest patches on UVA Grounds in areas that were once maintained by mowing. They sent a representative to the recent Roanoke Tree Care Workshop and will be featured as part of the Virginia Forest Summit Field Tour later this month. UVA Forest Patches have been featured in the blog below.
UVA's Open Scholar Blog




Tree Steward Corner
Learn more about Tree Stewards


The State of Virginia has required Dominion Energy to deliver electricity from 100% renewable sources by 2045, and as a result there is a push to install solar rooftop panels on houses in our communities. This document prepared by the Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria presents information relevant to homeowners who have canopy trees but who are also considering the installation of rooftop solar power.
CANOPY TREES AND ROOFTOP SOLAR

Urban Wood Column


Compiled by: Joe Lehnen

Photos: Joe Lehnen


Kiester Elementary School in Harrisonburg, Virginia has begun implementing an exciting IRA Grant Project. There have been many dynamic components and partners in play to transform the school's outdoor spaces.


  • Components: Three forest patch plantings - Three outdoor learning areas that include rustic urban wood benches - Outdoor student labyrinth - Hammock Haven - Zen Garden - Water supply to greenhouse - Live willow fence - Native shrub and evergreen hedge - STEM learning panels
  • Partners: DOF - Harrisonburg Public Works - JMU - Sherwood Designs Urban Wood - Harrisonburg Rotary Club - BSA Eagle Scout Project
Read "Keister Elementary Gets Grant for Outdoor Learning Spaces"

UPCOMING EVENTS


Arbor Day in Virginia is recognized on the last Friday in April. Check with your surrounding community to see if there is an Arbor Day Celebration near you, or visit https://www.arborday.org/celebrate/ to learn more.


The NOVA Urban Forest Roundtable is coming up on May 30. Registration will open soon!

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