The Arboretum of U.S. Capitol Grounds

Our Capitol Grounds and Arboretum jurisdiction maintains and preserves the historic landscape of the Capitol campus, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The grounds encompass 286 acres of landscape and infrastructure across Capitol Hill, including Union Square, the 13-acre site situated between the U.S. Capitol Building's West Front and the National Mall.

In FY 2022, the arboretum accreditation agency ArbNet upgraded the grounds — which include over 4,600 trees and approximately eight miles of roadways, 17 acres of parking lots and 16 miles of sidewalks — to a Level III arboretum. Different arboretums set different institutional goals that might dictate what type of plants are in their collections, as well as what their collections will be used for. Whether that's research, or public outreach, as well as conservation.

Sustainability is woven into all of our planning and operations. When our arborists prune the trees, most of the wood goes into our green waste recycling program. Our @visitthecapitol team also works with local artisans to create gifts from the wood, and we partner with @DDOTVideos Urban Forestry to have wood used at D.C. public schools. Our ability to network with other botanic institutions through Botanic Gardens Conservation International also allows us to think about conservation globally.

Find out more: https://www.aoc.gov/about-us/news-notices/us-capitol-grounds-recognized-level-iii-arboretum
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The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is rooted in a tradition of unique craftsmanship and ingenuity. Tracing its beginnings to the laying of the #USCapitol cornerstone in 1793, the AOC is responsible for the operations and care of more than 18.4 million square feet of facilities, 570 acres of grounds and thousands of works of art. The Capitol campus is home to 30,000 daily occupants and hosts more than 3 million visitors annually.

Today, there are more than 2,000 AOC employees serving around the clock in diverse roles to maintain and preserve the buildings and grounds. Iconic landmarks under our care include the U.S. Capitol, Capitol Grounds, Capitol Visitor Center, House office buildings, Library of Congress, Senate office buildings, Supreme Court buildings and @UnitedStatesBotanicGarden.
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