by Devon Hathaway, Rivanna Conservation Alliance | Jan 15, 2024 | James River Buffers, News |
What is an Invasive Species? An invasive species is a term for a species that evolved in a different part of the world and was introduced into a new (non-native) environment. These species can be plants, animals, fungi, etc., but the types of invasive species that...
by Justin Doyle | May 31, 2023 | Community Conservation, Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home |
Many plant species prevalent in landscapes are not native and even invasive to our part of the world. Non-native and invasive plant species generally offer little ecological value and can outcompete native plant species. Species including Crape myrtle, Nandina, and...
by jravirginia | Nov 9, 2022 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
Update 11/9/2022 Notice of Intent to Award This communication serves as the official Notice of Intent to Award for the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Tree Planting and Invasive Plant Management Services in Rockbridge, Bath, and Alleghany, VA issued by the James River...
by Joey Shelton | Feb 17, 2022 | James River Buffers, News |
Each year the North American Invasive Species Management Association holds their National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) to sponsor volunteer events and raise awareness regarding invasive species. This year NISAW runs from February 28th until March 4th with...
by jravirginia | Apr 19, 2021 | News, Watershed Restoration |
What is Chapel Island? Chapel Island is an 11 acre hidden gem of the James River Park System! It is located on the north bank, below the fall line of the James River and east of downtown Richmond. Chapel Island has had a variety of uses over the years; an actual...
