Invasive plant removal · Virginia

Virginia DOF Callery Pear Exchange Program

Run by Virginia Department of Forestry

SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free native tree in a 2-gallon pot for each Callery pear removed, up to 3 trees per household
Who qualifies
Virginia residents with Callery pear on their own privately owned land.
Where
Virginia residents with Callery pear trees on their own private land, via announced event pickups.
Status
Seasonal. No event currently scheduled; check back for next event.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Remove a Callery (Bradford) pear tree from your private land at your own cost, photograph it, and pick up a free native replacement tree at a DOF exchange event.

Requirements

  • Preregister online (limited trees, open until full)
  • Remove the Callery pear yourself or with a contractor at your own cost (ISA-certified arborist and stump herbicide recommended)
  • Photograph the removed tree so it is identifiable as Callery pear (flower, buds, leaves or fruit)
  • Bring the photo to the one-day pickup event; no later pickup
  • Species chosen by DOF staff; cannot reserve species

How to apply

  1. 1Wait for DOF to announce the next event date and location
  2. 2Preregister online (contact [email protected] for link)
  3. 3Remove and photograph the Callery pear
  4. 4Attend the pickup window (typically 9-11 a.m.) with the photo and collect trees

Timing and deadlines

One-day pickup event

Preregistration until full

Combining it with other programs

Not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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