by jravirginia | Jun 17, 2020 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
by Deya Ramsden, VDOF What comes to mind when you picture a riparian buffer? Maybe you picture hardwood seedlings in tree shelters. Or perhaps you picture the finished product of a lush green tree canopy over a stream (that’s what we strive for!) The following...
by Joey Shelton | May 27, 2020 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
Traditionally most of us see Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer. If you are one of the millions of Americans who chose to get out and hit the water during your holiday weekend, we hope you took a minute to appreciate the trees. Riparian buffers play a...
by jravirginia | Apr 24, 2020 | James River Buffers, News |
The James River Association (JRA) had a strong Spring planting season! JRA regularly incorporates these A’s into our programs: Awareness, Appreciation, Action, and Advocacy. In response to the COVID 19 pandemic we’ve had to add another “A” into our work: Adaptation....
by jravirginia | Apr 20, 2020 | James River Buffers, News |
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Monday, April 20, 2020 CONTACT: Erin HillertMarketing & Communications ManagerJames River Associationehillert@thejamesriver.org608.239.2644 Michelle StollDirector of Public InformationVirginia Department of...
by Joey Shelton | Feb 28, 2020 | James River Buffers, News |
The James River Association’s Riparian Stewards are volunteers that work with our staff to nurture and monitor select riparian forest buffers installed through the James River Buffer Program. The first 3 years after a forest buffer is planted are critical to ensure...
by jravirginia | Feb 25, 2020 | James River Buffers, News |
By Deya Ramsden, Virginia Department of Forestry In February, the winter forest may not appear to be particularly active. However, below ground, the soil remains dynamic in temperate forests even when outdoor temperatures are chilly. In a mature forest, the soil is...
