…five-year review schedule. Spotted Lanternfly Though it first invaded Frederick County and Winchester in 2018, no cases of this invasive pest have been reported in Clarke—yet. The bug has various stages of life, morphing into a distinct pink/red adult moth…
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County seeks public input on latest draft Zoning Ordinance
…use of invasive non-native species and some requirements for invasive species removal during the first four years after development. We think requirements to remove invasive species should be broadened and continued on a permanent basis after development. (Chapter 7.04.07) Loosened…
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On the Ground Updates – December 2022
…more information about PEC’s tree planting programs, please visit pecva.org/buffers. With support from PEC staff, the Sperryville Community Alliance and Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection held an Invasive Species and Trash Clean-Up Day at the Sperryville Trail Network on Nov….
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2023 General Assembly Crossover Update
…Management Practices as sufficient to meet the state’s water quality goals. Lastly, the outlook is bright for two bills championed by the conservation community to raise awareness of problematic invasive plant species and support the use of native plant species…
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Stewarding the Land: Restoring Healthy Forests
…and cultural dimensions in mind. For Karen Way, at Ovoka Farm in Fauquier County, stewardship has involved actively rehabilitating her property’s resources by removing aggressive invasive species, excluding livestock from creeks and streams, and, most recently, completing a timber harvest…
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On The Ground Updates – September 2023
…in the fall, with a final draft anticipated by the end of 2023. The Sperryville Community Alliance has completed the second phase of invasive species management along the Sperryville Trail Network and Thornton River, guided by the Invasive Species Management…
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Loudoun HOA communities share and discover practical steps for healthier landscaping
…programs organized by The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) and partners. This forum was co-hosted by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy (LWC), the Northern Virginia Partnership for Invasive Species Management (NoVA PRISM), and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries‘ Habitat Partners©…
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Report A Sighting
…invasive species in real-time. It was developed by the University of Georgia’s Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. Sightings collected through the EDDMapS website are shared with Kevin Heffernan from Virginia Natural Heritage Program for verification. View the map…
Amendments to Facilities Standards Manual and Zoning Code
…the expectations in an area with a high number of invasive species or hazardous trees. Without any guidance, it is possible that invasive species could undermine the viability of surrounding trees over time and negate the usefulness of the tree…
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A Quest for Wildlife Habitat Restoration at Home
…inspired to learn about what else was growing in his woods and fields, and that spark became a decades-long fiery dedication to restoring plants and encouraging wildlife on his land. Bruce began tackling the invasive plant species that had taken…