Neighborhood Tree Program
The Neighborhood Tree Program (NTP) is a partnership between VPIS, the City of Falls Church, and community volunteers to plant free street trees in the public right-of-way of residential yards to make the City a cooler, cleaner and greener place to live. The program began in 2000 and, after its first 20 years, has planted some 1,400 trees.
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Before requesting a free street tree:
- Is your property residential and in the City of Falls Church?
2. Is there space for a tree within the public right-of-way of your yard (a City staff or volunteer can verify)?
3. Will the tree not interfere with above ground or underground utilities?
4. Will the tree not be part of a required landscaping plan?
If you answer yes to all of these questions, your yard is a great candidate for a street tree. The NTP offers Virginia native tree species from which to select.
No room in your yard for a free street tree?
The NTP offers locally rescued potted native saplings of various species as well as bare root native saplings grown by the Virginia Department of Forestry. In late April, these trees will be available for adoption at the VPIS table at the Falls Church Farmer’s Market. This giveaway is in collaboration with the City’s Arbor Day Celebration. Plant adopted young trees where you have space. Use the Tree Owner’s Manual as you determine where to plant and how to take care of your trees. Before you dig, call Virginia 811 to request free utility marking in your yard if you are unsure where water, sewer, gas and power lines run.
More about trees in the City of Falls Church:
Trees in the City of Falls Church, Virginia Guidebook celebrates trees in our community and has been a collaborative effort involving VPIS, the City Arborist and the City’s Urban Forestry Commission. The guide covers the diversity of tree species and the important role trees play in making Falls Church such an enjoyable place to live. Download the guide here: VPIS Tree Book