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Jun 26, 2023

A Mysterious New Pest Is Threatening One Of The Most Important Trees In D.C.-Area Forests

Beech trees dominate most forests in the D.C. area. Now, they’re under attack by a new pest that could unravel ecosystems.

Jun 22, 2021

D.C. Gets High Marks For Tree Equity — A ‘National Success Story’

Wealthier neighborhoods have more trees, but D.C. is doing a good job closing the tree gap according to a new analysis.

Apr 20, 2015

Want More Trees On Your Block? Getdctrees Makes It Easy To Ask For Them

A map of the city’s open boxes makes it simpler to request a tree be planted there.

Feb 13, 2015

Coming This Spring: 650 Newly Planted Trees

Casey Trees will plant more than 650 new trees in the District between March and May.

Oct 16, 2014

Casey Trees To Plant More Than 560 Trees In Effort To Make D.C. Greener

In an effort to boost D.C.’s tree canopy from 35 to 40 percent by 2032.

Apr 27, 2012

D.C. Needs to Take Better Care of Its Trees

Happy Arbor Day! In commemoration of dendrophiles’ favorite day of the year, the District received a report card on how it measures up as a steward of the local tree canopy, and the results are a little disappointing.

 
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