Invasive species are introduced to local waterways from other parts of the world. In the new environment and without natural predators, many adapt to the local aquatic environment, proliferate, and out-compete native aquatic species. Their often prolific reproduction causes ecological…
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The Sperryville Trail Network: Uniting a Community and Creating a Sense of Place
…40 different non-native invasive plant species, including English ivy (Hedera helix), tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), and multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora), which all appear on the state’s list of priority invasive species. “The popularity of the Sperryville network of trails is increasing by…
Capturing the Rain: Green Infrastructure Options for HOA Common Areas
…Invasive Plant Species List (VA Dept. Conservation and Natural Resources) Managing Invasive Alien Plants in Natural Areas, Parks and Small Woodlands: a guide by VA Dept. Game and Inland Fisheries on how to approach invasive species management / control Non-Native…
A Walk Along Cedar Run
…20th Annual Bluebell Walk: Benefits of Beavers, Birds & Battling Invasives for Native Biodiversity along the banks of Cedar Run in Catlett, VA. A big “thank you!” to everyone who was able to attend and spend the afternoon learning with…
The Little Park that Could
…easily have looked right past the Rush River Trail through the woods; it was grossly overgrown with invasive plant species like oriental bittersweet, tree-of-heaven, and Japanese honeysuckle. These invasive plants are known “tree-killers,” and over the years have crowded or…
Opportunity to Help with Ailanthus Control
The following message went out by email from Rod Walker of Blue Ridge PRISM. As a stakeholder, PEC wanted to help spread the word: To landowners in Virginia’s Piedmont and Mountain Region, The Blue Ridge PRISM [Partnership for Regional Invasive Species…
Sperryville Trail Network
…River. Photo by Hugh Kenny/PEC To support the future and longevity of the Sperryville Trail Network, The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Krebser Fund for Rappahannock County provided financial support for the creation of a Trail Study and Invasive Species Management Plan….
Research Practicum
…and Preserving Community and Family Cemeteries in the Virginia Piedmont Julia Rankin and Samantha Grossman Mentor: Kristie Kendall Invasives in Your Yard: A Homeowners Guide to Invasive Plants Lauren Taylor and Lauren Hutchison Mentors: Gem Bingol, Julie Bolthouse, Marco Sanchez,…
A Season Full of Activity
…on species who need related habitat: grouse, turkey, woodcook, golden-winged warbler, and more! Mid Atlantic Invasive Plant Council Conference (July 31st — Shepherdstown, West Virginia) Biennial regional conference on the state of the art in invasive control. The theme this…
Oh Deer!
…Plants: Much of our invasive plant problem is connected to excessive deer. Deer do not like the taste of many invasive plants (e.g. Japanese barberry, Stiltgrass, etc.) — allowing these plants to grow unchecked. Deer also inadvertently spread the seeds…