The Tree Advocacy Committee is overseen by the Town Conservation and Sustainability Commission and works with the Town Urban Forestry team to advise and assist the Town on matters relating to the conservation and management of the Town’s trees and tree canopy.  Other activities of the TAC include:

• Making recommendations to the Town Council and Town agencies on the planting and maintenance of trees on public property

• Working with the Town’s Urban Forestry team to create an Urban Forest Management Plan

• Assisting the Town’s Urban Forestry team in submitting an annual Urban Forest Report to the Town Council (semi-annually, the first three years)

• Providing public outreach and education to Town residents on the value of a diversified and sustainable community forest

• Representing the Town at seminars and conferences relating to urban forestry

 Why a Tree Advocacy Committee?

Between 2011 and 2021, Vienna lost 13% of its tree canopy, including 5,000 mature trees, due to development.  A new Tree Conservation Ordinance was adopted by the Town Council in July 2024 and created the Tree Advocacy Committee.  

Trees in Vienna: A Review of Programs to Help Vienna Preserve and Manage Its Tree Canopy - October 2022

Vienna, Virginia Urban Tree Canopy Assessment Report - October 2022

Town Code, Chapter 17 – Tree Conservation Ordinance

Identification, Planting, and Care Tips

Guide to Tree Identification & Common Native Trees
Virginia Cooperative Extension - Fairfax County Master Gardeners

Junior Arborist Activity Book
Virginia Cooperative Extension - Fairfax County Master Gardeners

Tree and Shrub Planting Guidelines
Virginia Cooperative Extension

Fertilizing Landscape Trees and Shrubs
Virginia Cooperative Extension

Native Plant Information

Native Plants for Northern Virginia Guide
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality in partnership with Plant NOVA Natives

What are Native Plants?
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance
Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension

Invasive Species Information

Invasive Plant Species of Virginia

Virginia Invasive Plant List (September 2024)
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

Virginia Cooperative Extension - Fairfax County Master Gardeners: Reference Publications | Links including tips on pruning, pests, garden preparation, lawns, perennials and annuals, soil testing, etc.

Members

Roxanne Paul - Chair, CSC Representative 

John Shults - Vice-Chair

Chris Bredehoeft - Member At-Large

Sammy Bryant - Senior Student Member

Aditi Chandra - Junior Student Member

Ken Foley - Member At-Large

Lea Giovanniello - CSC Representative 

Doug Noble - Planning Commission Representative 

Meetings

Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.

Meeting location 
Vienna Community Center
120 Cherry St., SE

Agendas and Minutes

Contact

Town Staff Liaison:  Matthew Fuller