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the health of trees by providing educational programs, tree planting and
tree care demonstrations and tree maintenance assistance throughout their
communities. Through classroom training and hands-on practice, Tree Stewards
learn the basics of tree biology and physiology, tree identification and
planting and maintenance techniques. Tree Stewards make a commitment to
improving and protecting their community forest.  Become
a Tree Steward - Class beginning
February 25, 2008
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The purpose of the Tree Steward program is to:
 | Increase public awareness of the intrinsic value and beauty of trees,
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| Learn and understand the needs of the community forest, |
| Help in caring for each community's urban forest - especially young
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| Education other residents of the community about urban forestry and
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| Involve additional community members as volunteers in creating and
caring for community tree plantings. |
Each volunteer taking the Tree Steward training makes a commitment to
return a specific number of volunteer hours to their local Tree Steward
projects. Each community determines the number of hours, sets the standards
for volunteer work, and decides the Tree Steward project they will
undertake. Tree Steward volunteers are a positive force for change in their
communities.
 The
Tree Steward program provides assistance to the local municipality and its
residents in maintaining health trees throughout the locality. Tree Stewards
may be involved in other aspects of the community forest involving soil,
water, and wildlife. All Tree Steward projects are tailored to meet the
needs of the community. Tree Stewards through a positive, collaborative
attitude towards projects and activities work to develop a cooperative
liaison between volunteers, homeowners and municipal agencies.
 Being
a Tree Steward is a challenging, rewarding volunteer opportunity. Tree
Stewards create a support network for urban trees and are a valuable
resource to their community.
The Tree Stewards is a statewide program sponsored
by the Virginia Urban Forest Council. For additional
information on Tree Stewards Programs or on starting a program in your
community, contact Sandra Wilson, Tree Steward Coordinator for Trees
Virginia, sandrazw@embarqmail.com |
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Tree Steward Communities Front Royal
Dagmar Loose
502 N. Royal Avenue, Front Royal VA 22630
540.631-0811
Email: tdloose@aol.com
www.treesfrontroyal.org
Lynchburg
Marge Denham, Greater Lynchburg Tree Stewards
3416 Landon Street, Lynchburg, VA 24503
Tel: (434)384-9413
Email: fdenham@lynchburg.net
Richmond
Virginia Beach
Pat Stallings
932 Winwood Drive
Virginia Beach VA 23451
757.417.0430
Albemarle/Charlottesville
Peter L. Warren
Extension Agent, Horticulture
Master Gardener Coordinator
460 Stagecoach Road
Charlottesville VA 22902
434.872.4580; Fax: 434.872.4578
Arlington/Alexandria
Joanne Hutton
c/o Virginia Cooperative Extension
3308 S. Stafford Street
Arlington VA 22206
703.228.6426
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900 Natural Resources Drive, Ste 800