By Russ Bailey, ABC Commissioner

Alexandria, VA – On Saturday, October 11, trees provided by the City of Alexandria were planted at Lynbrook Apartments. This was the first time that the City provided a substantial number of trees for planting on private property as part of its effort to fulfill the City’s tree canopy goals.

The idea of providing City trees for planting on private property, including neighborhoods with housing serving residents with low and moderate incomes, was conceived as part of a Tree Equity initiative by the Alexandria Beautification Commission (ABC).

“We want to ensure every neighborhood in the City benefits from healthy tree coverage, including the West End,” said ABC Chair Eleanor Trice. “It’s hard for Alexandria to meet its canopy goals and address urban heat

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