Tree Stewards

TreeStewardLogoTree Stewards provide education to the community regarding the environmental benefits, appreciation, proper planting and care of trees.

The Tree Stewards are Master Gardener Volunteers who have completed the Advanced Master Gardener Tree Steward training under the auspices of Virginia Tech.  The Tree Stewards concentrate on educating not only their fellow Master Gardeners, but the larger Loudoun community on tree-related issues. They actively promote the social, economic, and mental health benefits of trees, choosing projects that serve the residents of the county. The brochure, Tree Stewards, includes benefits of trees, tips on tree selection and basic tree care.

Educational Outreach

  • Stop Mulch Volcanoes campaign with the brochure on proper mulching. Print a letter size poster for your event: Mulch 3-3-3.
  • Remove choking English Ivy from trees campaign.
  • Presentations for HOAs and individual property owners on tree selection, planting and care, and the benefits of trees. HOA brief on planting natives
  • Gravel Beds

Tree Assessments

It is important for landowners to pay attention to their trees, wooded or forested lots no matter what size.  Take a walk around your property to assess your trees with your own eyes.  Get to know your trees and make a log (pun intended) to refer to the growth and habitats year after year!  Here are some helpful tips:

Understanding what you have is key to understanding their maintenance going forward.  Forests can take care of themselves.  The leaves fall and provide natural mulch as well as places for native insects to overwinter.

After your personal assessment if you have unanswered tree issues, VCE Loudoun Master Gardener Tree Stewards can assist landowners within Loudoun County on one to three-acre lots.   We will visit your property for a one-hour tree consultation and produce a detailed report on the findings.  We assess planting, mulching, pruning, overall tree/property health, tree ID, and invasives.  

Please fill out this form and click on Tree Assessment (open April through mid-October). Note visits are only within Loudoun County and we do not produce a property maintenance plan. 

If you have a single tree that may be ailing, or a tree question, please visit our Help Desk page and send photos/questions in that way.

If you have forested property, please visit the VA Dept. of Forestry to assist with management of the property. https://dof.virginia.gov/forest-management-health/landowner-assistance/

Resources to help you with your trees: