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Share your Input on Draft Forestry and Natural Resources Plan

Arlington County would like your input on the draft Forestry and Natural Resources Plan. To assure future generations of Arlingtonians enjoy the benefits of nature, the County must identify what needs are urgent, what are aspirational, and how each can be addressed through both long-term initiatives, incremental change and immediate action.

The Forestry and Natural Resources Plan is designed to address this challenge through policy recommendations, innovative best practices for public and private development, application of new science, and public outreach. The plan replaces and updates the Urban Forest Master Plan  and Natural Resources Management Plan.

There are many ways to learn about the plan and share your ideas. Over the coming months, staff will be reaching out to the community to get input on the draft plan so that it can be refined to best reflect community needs and their connection to the environment.

• Online Draft Plan Review: Open now until October 3. Read and comment directly on the draft plan here. (Please note that the draft plan is predominately text-only so that it is easier to review the content. The final draft plan will include charts and images.)
• Online Feedback Form: Open now until October 3. Click here to share your thoughts.
• In Person Pop-Up Events: County-wide in person pop-up events provide an opportunity to learn more about the plan and share what elements in the plan are important to you.
• Virtual Community Forum: A virtual Community Forum is planned for September. It will provide an opportunity for you to engage more deeply with the content of the draft, ask questions and provide direct feedback. 
• Arlington County Commission Input: Throughout the coming weeks and months staff will present the plan for input to various commissions. The meetings will be listed on the project’s webpage and the public is welcome to attend.

FNRP Plan Development Over the last two years, the County has engaged our community, benchmarked other jurisdictions, and worked with subject matter experts to draft this plan.  The draft plan is based on what we know about Arlington's current natural resources and our ability to protect them. The goal is to balance the needs and interests of our diverse population and those of our environment.

Learn More

We will post opportunities to learn more and share your thoughts on the project page.  Please also sign up here if you haven't already done so (and tell your friends) to receive updates on the plan and process to be sure your voice is heard.

Forestry and Natural Resources Plan, #NaturallyArlington

Learn more and sign up for updates by visiting the
Forestry and Natural Resources Webpage

Questions? Concerns?

Email us or
call 703-228-1865.