Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards – Promoting the Urban Forest
It grows just behind the Charlottesville Skatepark and blooms in May, large, white flowers among large leaves. It is visible from Route 250. City Forester Steve Gaines is cleaning up its poison ivy, and CATS has been spreading wood chip mulch beds for it and a number of young tree plantings. The park is beautiful this spring. There is a new, paved path to the Van Yahres/Murray Oak Grove. Just beyond it, on the mowed trail, is CATS’ Grove, featuring a variety of trees and shrubs, many of which bloom during A
This project documents notable trees in the Charlottesville, Virginia, area. We have created a database, photo gallery and map of the area’s large, excellent trees which are viewable from roads or public places. While Virginia in general has a large, lush canopy, current weather extremes and intensive development are quickly reducing the number of our older trees.
We include stories and information about particular specimens to educate and enrich our community. We hope readers go to see them in person. And, we hope to encourage the protection of our older trees.
Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards – Promoting the Urban Forest