The interactive inventory map allows you to view the location and attributes of individual trees on campus. You can even query the inventory database. For best performance, please use Internet Explorer and disable all pop up blockers.

View the Interactive Map

• Total number of trees inventoried: 4115
• Total Species: 142
• Rare trees:
  • weeping Camperdown elm (Notable tree #13) near the library
  • sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) near the Armory Building
  • three-flower maple (Acer triflorum) near Owens
  • sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) near Cheatham Hall
• Largest Tree: American sycamore (Notable Tree #12) 56" DBH
  • American elm near Rasche Hall 56" DBH
  • bur oak across from Burruss (Notable Tree #15) 55" DBH
• Average Diameter: 8.8"

Our Team

Conceptualization: Eric Wiseman

Geospatial Development and Web Design: Jennifer Otey, John Peterson

Funding: Virginia Tech Center for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching; Virginia Tech Physical Plant

Technical Support: The Laurus Group; Virginia Tech Center for Geospatial Information Technology

Notable Tree Images: John Seiler and Eric Wiseman

Field Support:

• Rob Beideman, 2007 graduate, B.S. Forestry (Urban Forestry Option)
• Bruce Binney, current undergraduate, B.S. Forestry (Urban Forestry Option)
• Lindsey Charity, 2007 graduate, B.S. Forestry (FRM Option)
• Ethan Crockett, current undergraduate, B.S. Forestry (IFO Option)
• Taylor Duke, current undergraduate, B.S. Forestry (Urban Forestry Option)
• John Homyk, 2007 graduate, B.S. Forestry (Urban Forestry Option)
• Steve Jordan, 2007 graduate, B.S. Forestry (Urban Forestry Option)
• John Peterson, 1993 graduate, M.S. Forestry (Forest Biology)
• Brian Wolyniak, 2005 graduate, M.S. Horticulture