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In April 2002, before any major construction began on the East Capitol Grounds, a tree preservation plan was being implemented and included installation of tree protection fencing, a new irrigation system, and a canopy mist system (to keep construction dust off of leaves); pruning; mulching; and relocation of eight memorial trees. Approximately 65 trees had to be removed, mostly from the central triangular zones (center of photo), to clear the project footprint for excavation. More than 85 new trees will be planted after construction to re-establish the grand views and park-like setting designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted in 1874. A visitor screening facility just south of the Capitol (just left of the Capitol in this photo) was being constructed during this time. Meanwhile, an extensive effort to relocate existing utilities was ongoing.
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