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DDOT-UFA UFA is a division housed within DDOT. UFA is responsible for establishing and maintaining a population of healthy street trees, which accounts for about seven percent of the tree canopy, or 125,000 trees.
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ACT: Contact DDOT-UFA via 311 with questions or witness violation reports regarding street trees. DDOT-UFA
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Barnard Hill Park Fort Bunker Hill Park
ACT: Weigh in on NPS decisions by submitting a public comment electronically on their website or attending a meeting regarding a certain park project.
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NPS NPS-owned land in D.C. totals approximately 6,800 acres. NPS properties include many large-parcel parks such as the National Mall as well as numerous neighborhood parks and green spaces across the District. NPS is responsible for the planning and maintenance of all forest resources on those lands. Environmental statutes such as the National Environmental Policy Act often require that NPS involve the public in management decisions for its land.
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DPR DPR facilitates urban recreation by overseeing the operations, improvements and programming of area parks, community facilities, swimming pools and recreation centers. DPR owns roughly 900 acres of parkland in the city, which is managed by the Department of General Services (DGS). This land constitutes approximately 10 percent of all parkland and open space in the city and includes some natural growth areas with trees. Major park renovation and capital improvement projects include public input opportunities. ACT: Voice your interests and concerns for park development or improvement projects by attending a public meeting. DGS D.C. DGS, established in 2012, is the key property management department for the city. DGS manages and maintains all D.C. land including parks, schools and other properties and facilities. DGS also oversees capital improvement and construction projects on D.C. land, which can have substantial implications for trees on these sites. ACT: Attend DGS public meetings to provide a voice for trees in the property management process.
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Burroughs Education Campus
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Noyes Elementary School
To learn how to advocate on behalf of trees, take our Stand Up for Trees class on Sept. 21, learn more online or check out our advocacy actions and events here.
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