| Richmond Tree Stewards
 The
Richmond Tree Stewards is a group of citizen volunteers
dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of Richmond’s
Urban Forest. The group's mission is to educate citizens on the
needs of the urban forest, raise community awareness of its
value, and actively participate in its care.
Richmond Tree
Stewards is supported by
Trees Virginia and works in cooperation with the City of
Richmond Urban Forestry Division.
Tree Stewards
complete approximately 25 hours of training in classes taught by
professionals from the tree care industry and related
professions. Class topics include tree identification and
biology, proper pruning and planting practices, pathology, and
tree selection. Program graduates agree to contribute
community service working on projects that promote Richmond’s
Urban Forest. The Richmond Tree Stewards began in January
2004 with a first class of 27 individuals and has already
contributed over 250 hours of community service on projects such
as a citywide street tree inventory, small tree pruning, and an
Arbor Day event.
 The
group meets regularly and new classes will continue forming as
interest arises. For more information on joining Richmond
Tree Stewards contact Norm Brown of the City's Urban Forestry
Division at (804) 405-0632
Richmond Tree Stewards Website |
