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Tree Donation Fund in Vienna

October 26, 2016 By Doug Francis

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A few years ago I was talking with the former Director of Vienna’s Parks and Recreation Department and she told me that they planted about 90 trees a year around town.

But, they were removing 110.

Planting trees in Vienna, VA

With Vienna in the middle of a rebuilding boom where the mature tree canopy is being removed and replaced with younger trees, it may be decades before we see as many majestic oaks.

Yet, even when builders work to protect and save an established tree, the new homeowner has the right to remove that tree anytime they want.

Over the last decade, I have seen hundreds of old oak and maple trees get cut down. Although it is tough to imagine, fifty years ago that urban forest we see today consisted of small trees. which are now part of the urban forest of mature, 75′ to 85′ trees all over town.

The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago.

The second best time is today.

My conversation with Cathy helped me understand that the Town was doing their part replacing trees lost to bad weather, disease, or age. But not much more.

It was easy to recognize that the Town’s tree canopy needed attention.

Cathy asked me to meet with the Community Enhancement Commission to propose a fund similar to one in the City of Falls Church. A tree replacement fund allowed citizens to make donations with the intention that the Parks and Recreation Department to plant more and larger caliper trees.

Luckily the members thought it was a good idea, and then proposed the plan to the Vienna Town Council who approved the donation program.

“Tree Vienna Donation Program”

The Town’s Tree Donation Fund allows the Parks Department to buy larger trees to replace lost trees on Town property only.  Planting larger caliper trees will enhance the tree canopy sooner, maybe only 15 years from now.

I encourage you to support the Town’s effort to plant larger trees on Town property.

I am a proud supporter of the Town’s effort to plant additional trees, and, personally, make donations periodically during the year.

Recently, the Town Arborist was nice enough emailing a photo to me of a tree planted at Glyndon Park using donated funds. Although the trees aren’t memorials and I never specify where I want a tree planted, it was fun to see one planted in Glyndon Park where some older trees have been taken down. He told me that some residents have donated hundreds of dollars to the fund.

You can help Vienna plant trees for the future!

If you are looking for a way to “give-back” to the Town of Vienna, then sending in a donation to this fund is a great way to help Vienna plant trees for the future.

Vienna’s tree canopy is an integral part of the Town’s charm. Please do your part and donate today.

To participate, here is a link to the Town’s official donation form.

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About Doug Francis

A Realtor specializing in unique and new homes around Vienna, Virginia, Doug started writing a first-hand blog about his everyday real estate experiences a decade ago. In depth, helpful and fun has always been the objective. Outside real estate, he was profiled in a commercial for Verisign's "Where the World Clicks" campaign, and was quoted in Money Magazine's Best Places to Live article on Vienna. He's a Boston University graduate who feels morning coffee is non-negotiable.

Helping my clients add value to their home has always been important to me. My step-by-step recommendations are intended to increase market appeal, return more then invested, and help net more when selling.

Beyond just sellers, I have helped many new homeowners make smart design decisions when remodeling. We gutted our house and totally remodeled it, and I pass that experience along because living in a nice house is simply better.

My background… I’ve been an active licensed agent in Virginia for 25 years, work at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty in McLean, and sell homes in all price ranges. I donate to the Town of Vienna tree replacement fund, participate in a neighborhood citizens association, and try my best to stay in shape.

Questions? Email doug@dougfrancis.com or call me at (703) 304-6827 to discuss your plans. Cheers!

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