Arlington Tree Action Group

Arlington Tree Action Group (ATAG) is citizens working to preserve and grow the urban forest to keep Arlington, VA green. Member, Arlington Civic Federation.

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

For those of you wondering why we shouldn't sacrifice our trees to "protect" trees in the outer suburbs, take a look.

#ArlingtonVA #MoreTreesPlease

https://t.co/NtZs6cFIoJ

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

Hey @ArlingtonVA! You like to be trendy. Here's one that's too good to miss. @arlparksrec @ArlingtonDES We're looking at you too! #arlingtonVA #MoreTreesPlease

[Eric Wiseman @vtarborist]

US Cities Are Preparing for a Massive Tree Planting in 2023.
“The pressure is on, but in a good way,” “This is a once-in-a-career opportunity for urban forestry, and how we use it is going to impact those who are in our positions 50 years from now.”
https://t.co/oSsYwswWIE

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

@_AFUT @asfvirginia Excellent rally! Thanks for identifying that Missing Middle Zoning will result in major loss of tress in Arlington. The "one tree per unit" policy proposal for multi-unit homes will results in fewer trees in almost all cases. #arlingtonva #MoreTreesPlease

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

Support Trees!

Attend @CivFed's Collaborative on Preserving Arlington's Tree Canopy's Plenary Meeting TAKE ACTION FOR TREES!

When: May 7 - 9:30am-12:30pm
Where: Arlington Mill Community Center
More info here: https://t.co/po4YdmR8C3
Register here: https://t.co/HPLfSAYmL5

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

Tomorrow is the last day for providing feedback on Arlington's CIP. Tell the County trees are infrastructure and you want resources dedicated to our trees.

Survey here: https://t.co/uZY9DsUv4T

ATAG's thoughts on the survey here: https://t.co/j7138DPIrZ

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

@TheGattoniCelli Trees plays an outsized role in protecting us from the worst effects of climate change. They absorb rainwater, prevent soil erosion, filter greenhouse gases, cool us, support/feed wildlife, and improve the quality of our health and lives.

We don't want trees in Arlington why?

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

Tell Arlington to Invest in Trees as Green Infrastructure!
County CIP survey open until 3/22 https://t.co/uZY9DsUv4T

For more of ATAG's thoughts on the survey, visit our website: https://t.co/j7138DPIrZ

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

Did you know a builder needs to provide only 20% of tree canopy for any single family home project even even if they clear the lot? 20% lot coverage is not sufficient to sustain Arlington's tree canopy. @ArlingtonVA this has to stop! #MoreTreesPlease

https://t.co/eQGZhcS5N1

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

@kcristol @Matt4Arlington @libbygarvey @TakisKarantonis @caffeinatedpro @Arl_CDorsey @CD4arlington @ArlTreeAction throws down the gauntlet. It's time for you to act!

https://t.co/M2FHycSXR1

#ArlingtonVA #MoreTreesPleasewa

[Arlingtonians for Our Sustainable Future @asfvirginia]

.@ArlTreeAction briefed the County Board Feb 12 about better enforcement of rules, and tweaks to the rules, that would save more trees during "by-right" construction, which is depleting the 61% of our tree canopy. https://t.co/snMKZEtJJC

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

We need a new canopy survey, we need higher canopy replacement rules for both single and multi-family areas, we need tweaks to zoning setbacks and lot coverage and stormwater rules. Weigh in with the County Board and your delegates in Richmond! #MoreTreesPlease
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[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

@ArlTreeAction briefed the County Board Feb 12 about better enforcement and tweaks to rules to save more trees during "by-right" construction, which is depleting our tree canopy in residential-zoned areas. More info here: https://t.co/woZ8appZMr
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[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

@ArlTreeAction will be speaking to the County Board, around 8:35 am tomorrow, Feb 12, to urge action to preserve more trees during residential construction projects. Construction and development are causing rapid loss of mature canopy. Come support ATAG and trees!

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

Come support ATAG at the County Board Meeting 8:30 AM on Saturday, Feb 12. Our topic: excessive tree on construction project sites county-wide. Stand with us and let the Board know there is broad support for change!

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

@Matt4Arlington @kcristol @CD4arlington @caffeinatedpro @libbygarvey @TakisKarantonis @AHStaff Here's an equity score you might want to consider. How would #ArlingtonVA do? #MoreTreesPlease

[American Forests @AmericanForests]

How do we know if there are enough trees in a neighborhood so everyone can experience the health, economic and climate benefits that trees provide? Our new nationwide #TreeEquity Score tool answers this question https://t.co/8aIghfQjyd

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

@arlparksrec Here's a thought for you: Have you looked at the health of the trees in central Arlington's park? A lot of trees are in decline. What are you doing to keep our park trees healthy? #ArlingtonVA #MoreTreesPlease

[Casey Trees @CaseyTrees]

What to do instead? Among other things, keep existing forests healthy so they can continue to act as carbon sinks, removing carbon from the atmosphere through photosynthesis and storing it in trees and soils https://t.co/9Z87aX2fdW

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

It's not too late to register for Phase 2 of the Arlington CivFed's Public Collaborative on Preserving our Tree Canopy! ALL backgrounds and all perspectives encouraged to attend. Meeting will be via Zoom on Sat, 5/22, from 9:30 AM to Noon. Register here: https://t.co/Kfs2psUdbL

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

Here's an opportunity to "move the needle" on tree preservation in Arlington! Join Phase 2 of the Civic Federation's Public Collaborative on Preserving Arlington's Tree Canopy via Zoom on Saturday, 5/22, from 9:30 AM to Noon. Register here: https://t.co/OiMxxjM9u0

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

Here's an opportunity to "move the needle" on tree preservation in Arlington! Join Phase 2 of the Civic Federation's Public Collaborative on Preserving Arlington's Tree Canopy via Zoom on Saturday, 5/22, from 9:30 AM to Noon. Register here: https://t.co/OiMxxjM9u0

[Arlington Tree Action Group @ArlTreeAction]

Want to preserve Arlington's tree canopy? @VaDOT wants to "improve" turning lanes on Rt 50 and Filmore at a cost of 18 trees, 1.6 acres of permeable land, $29 million. @susmoarlington has suggested feedback: https://t.co/SkEb5Bys3Q Online comment form: https://t.co/ZHzPqi9Pf5

[Katy #FreePalestine 🇵🇸 @kaydo_11]

This project kills me, @VaDOTNOVA @VaDOT.

Turn lanes could be created using existing pavement NOW, saving 18 trees (heads up @ArlTreeAction), 1.6 acres of permeable land, $29M, and dozens of lives.

Not a smart project. Please rethink.