Save the 900 trees to be cut down for the expansion of Arlington National Cemetery.

As part of an expansion plan Arlington National Cemetery officials plan on cutting down 822 historic trees. An original plan called for the removal of 900 trees dating back to the Civil War, but complaints from residents led the Army Corps of Engineers to modify the number downwards—by 78 trees. Cemetery officials say some trees need to be cut down to make room for the 30 acres needed to bury an additional 30,000 service members. There is a way to both save the trees and allow for the additional 30 acres. Arlington National Cemetery was dedicated during the civil war by President Lincoln. Saving the healthy trees that continue to grow there is a small step in preserving the history of the site.