Virginia Big Tree Program

The Virginia Big Tree Program is a natural resources outreach and education program of Virginia Cooperative Extension that started out as a 4-H and FFA project in 1970. Today the program is coordinated by the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech. Our mission is to increase the care and appreciation for all trees – big and small – and educate the Commonwealth about the value of trees and forests. The Virginia Big Tree Program maintains a register of the five largest specimens of more than 300 native, non-native, and naturalized tree species. These trees are nominated to the register by big tree enthusiasts from around the state. The register includes information about each tree’s size, location, and unique characteristics. The Virginia Big Tree Program is affiliated with the National Big Tree Program, which is administered by American Forests.

Websites

• Virginia Big Tree Program
• Virginia Big Tree Register
• Measuring Big Trees
• Nominating Big Trees
• National Big Tree Program