Saving Our City’s Mature Trees

ReLeaf Cville is in its final year of a three-year grant, shifting focus to saving mature trees instead of planting new ones—because homeowners can’t always care for existing giants. Already, they’ve saved 100 trees across 56 properties in Fifeville and surrounding neighborhoods, tackling invasive vines, pruning, and structural issues that cost thousands. Certified arborists are extending tree lifespans, delivering shade, cooling homes, and cleaning air—all while fighting the urban heat island effect. With 50 more trees to preserve this year and funding sought beyond the grant, this program proves that protecting what’s already there is just as vital as planting the future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/11d2eccfc613954e