Fairfax County Offers Free Trees to Community Organizations

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Photo: Courtesy of the Fairfax County’s Urban and Community Forestry Division

 

~Application deadline is April 10, 2026~

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va – Community-based organizations in Fairfax County can apply to
receive free trees for planting on private properties, through a program by Fairfax County’s
Urban and Community Forestry Division (UCFD) of the Department of Public Works and
Environmental Services.

The program, offered in partnership with Casey Trees, is designed to help community
organizations in Fairfax County – such as volunteer groups, civic associations and faith-based
organizations – obtain high-quality, professionally grown trees suitable for planting. Purchasing
top-quality trees can be a challenge for these organizations.

This opportunity focuses on increasing tree cover in economically disadvantaged communities,
which typically do not benefit from moderate to high tree cover.

How to Apply: Fairfax County Tree Distribution to Community Organizations | Public Works and
Environmental Services
UCFD will prioritize applications for tree-planting sites within or adjacent to Fairfax County-
designated highly vulnerable communities, as defined by the county’s One Fairfax policy and its
associated Vulnerability Index. While planting in highly vulnerable communities will be
prioritized, all community organizations are encouraged to apply for tree delivery, regardless of
where tree planting is proposed.

The costs of the trees and delivery are covered by the county’s Tree Preservation and Planting
Fund and will be offered at no cost to participating organizations.

About the Trees and Delivery

Available trees are professionally grown, landscape quality, and meet or exceed industry
standards. Trees are sized 1.5” to 2.0” in caliper, 8-10 feet in height, and weigh approximately
130-150 pounds each. All trees comply with Fairfax County’s Natural Landscape Policy and are
non-invasive, regionally native, ecologically appropriate species and cultivars.

Casey Trees’ Casey Tree Farm is recognized as one of the foremost nurseries in the region.
Casey Trees will reserve and deliver trees directly to community organizations for planting
projects in Fairfax County. Delivery includes loading and offloading at a single location
designated in the application
Learn about UCFD’s tree programs: Urban and Community Forestry in Fairfax County | Public
Works and Environmental Services