…help of a $20,000 grant from PEC’s Krebser Fund for Rappahannock County Conservation, Rappahannock County Park has gotten a makeover, in a very natural way. Volunteers have pulled invasives, cleared trails, felled dead ash trees and picked up litter. Earlier…
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Week Ahead for January 4, 2021: Chairs and Vice Chairs edition
…a healthy environment for the citizens of Albemarle County. Recently the NHC created a subcommittee to study wildlife corridors and has recently discussed ways to combat invasive species in county parks. They will also discuss an upcoming review of the…
Virginia’s Virtual General Assembly Session Kicks Off January 13
…(HB 1804) may begin to address this with dedicated funding for state parks. Lastly, on sustainable habitat, we are supporting Delegate Bulova’s House resolution (HJ 527) to study the sale of invasive exotic plants in hopes of reducing their spread…
Take Action in Support of Land Conservation Legislation
…have an advocacy page set up to support a study that would explore options for phasing out invasive plant sales at garden centers. Read more and send a letter >> Read about other legislation we’re focused on this session in our…
2021 General Assembly Update
…associated with harvesting, processing, packaging, or transporting agricultural products that are donated. On the habitat front, HJ527 (Bulova) passed, creating a stakeholder study to develop recommendations for reducing the sale and use of invasive plant species in the commonwealth. On…
A Final Wish Granted
…the forested area, and the forest must remain intact unless tree removal is needed to improve wildlife habitat or remove diseased or invasive plants. A 100-foot forested buffer must remain along the banks of the two intermittent streams that run…
Appalachian Conservation Corps blaze new trail at Rappahannock County Park
…ACC crew installed masonry and log stairs to stabilize the trail, as well as cleared invasive plant species and brush from the trail’s path. Additionally, the ACC has worked over two weeks across the Piedmont in Rappahannock, Fauquier and Culpeper…
Go Native Go Local
…against local diseases and pests. Native plants can be just as showy as their traditional counterparts! There are native plants available for every type of garden or landscape. Some non-natives can become invasive (e.g. Stiltgrass, Autumn Olive, Tree of Heaven)…
Week Ahead for May 31, 2021: Albemarle PC to consider new hydroelectric generation on Hardware River; city tree panel to hear more on Ash crisis
…appeals from property owners who feel their property assessments are not correct. (meeting info) The Charlottesville Tree Commission meets virtually at 5 p.m. On the agenda is a presentation on wasps and the Emerald Ash Borer crisis. The invasive beetle…
Week Ahead for November 15, 2021: Council to hold public hearing for Comprehensive Plan; Albemarle Supervisors to review 328-unit Rio Point project
…Ridge Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management has conducted. In the first public hearing, the Fried Companies seeks a rezoning from Senior Residential to Planned Unit Development on 172 acres off of U.S. 33. Three properties received that zoning in…