A nonprofit group is seeking applications for a special Virginia license plate aimed at raising public awareness of the benefits of trees. Virginia Loves Trees needs to obtain at least 450 applications for the Virginia Loves Trees license plate by the end of December. Application coordinator Sarah Gugercin told the Newport News Daily Press that motorists don’t have to wait until their current plate expires before applying for the Virginia Loves Trees plate. For more information, go to www.dmv.state.va.us/.– AP