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 Lindsay Spotts | Dec 14, 2023 | James River Buffers, News |
The idea of a riparian forested buffer being established on your property probably sounds exciting and daunting all at the same time. On one hand, you get added vegetation and will need to mow your lawn less, but on the other hand you’re saying to yourself, “okay,...
by Joey Shelton | Nov 20, 2023 | News, Watershed Restoration |
Thanks in part to funding provided by U.S. Forest Service, Virginia Department of Forestry LLC through the Department of Forestry’s Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant Program, the James River Association (JRA) was able to provide invasive plant management...
by Jordan Bennett | Nov 3, 2023 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
On Friday, October 20th, the James River Association (JRA) and the Upper and Middle James Riparian Consortium (Consortium) hosted a buffer maintenance workshop in North Garden, Virginia. During the workshop, participants got an introduction to riparian buffer...
by Jordan Bennett | Oct 17, 2023 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
On Saturday, September 16th, Conservation Partners, river lovers, students, and history buffs all got together to get to know the Willis River. This beautiful river flows through Cumberland County, Virginia and is surrounded by magnificent streamside forests and a...
