Politics & Government

Georgetown to Receive More than 50 Street Trees

The Urban Forestry Administration is planting more than 3,500 new street trees across the D.C.

The District Department of Transportation’s Urban Forestry Administration (UFA) is planting more than 3,500 new street trees across the city and Georgetown will receive approximately 50 of these. UFA will plant the trees during their dormant period, from late fall through early spring.

“Our quality of life is deeply tied to the tree canopy in the District. One of the most effective ways to improve the social, ecological and economic value of a neighborhood is to help ensure new trees get established in their first two years,” said John Thomas, DDOT’s Chief Forester in a prepared statement.

The agency created an online map to show the location and species of the proposed trees. Georgetown's 50 trees will be scattered throughout the neighborhood, includining 10 new trees coming to Wisconsin Avenue. Species range from Black Gum trees to Kindred Spirit Oaks.

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The locations, according to a press release from DDOT, were chosen based on requests from residents made through 311. Arborists evaluate the requested locations for viability and to determine the best species for the location.

Residents are asked to volunteer to maintain their street trees by becoming "Canopy Keepers."

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