by Joey Shelton | Jan 11, 2021 | James River Buffers, News |
I’m probably not the only person who welcomed in 2021 with open arms. 2020 was a bit of a struggle to say the least. Amidst all the bad news there were certainly some shining moments we can all celebrate together. We pulled together some restoration numbers from this...
by jravirginia | Dec 24, 2020 | James River Buffers, News |
by Deya Ramsden, Virginia Department of Forestry’s Middle James River Forest Watershed Project Coordinator Riparian areas are dynamic ecosystems that are affected by flooding and the movement of water. Trees common to stream and riverbanks have adapted to this dynamic...
by jravirginia | Nov 17, 2020 | James River Buffers, News |
Volunteer to help us plant 1,428 trees this fall! Tis the season!…for tree planting. While we’re watching the leaves turn golden yellow, ruby red, and rustic brown, most people don’t think about planting new trees. Yet planting in wintertime provides the best...
by Anne Marie Roberts | Oct 15, 2020 | James River Buffers, News |
Through the James River Buffer Program Dave and Anne Brown worked with Anne Marie Roberts of the James River Association on a tree buffer plan that worked for them. They wanted to expand some existing mature buffers on their property to prevent stream bank erosion,...
by jravirginia | Sep 8, 2020 | James River Buffers, News |
by Deya Ramsden, Virginia Department of Forestry’s Middle James River Forest Watershed Project Coordinator Trees do best when planted in early spring or late fall, when the ground is not frozen but the seedling is dormant and temperatures are cool. As we enter...