Thirteen species added to Virginia Invasive Plant Species List
Thirteen more species that pose a threat to Virginia’s ecosystems have been added to the Virginia Invasive Plant Species List. The list now includes 103 species. New to the Virginia Invasive Plant Species List: For the full list of 103 … Continue reading →
Weed Alert: Tree-of Heaven
Now is the time to identify and control this invasive tree to minimize re-growth. Check out our weed alert for more information: https://mailchi.mp/blueridgeprism/weed-alert-ailanthus-2024
Continue reading →New Legislation Regarding Herbicide Application
As a result of the 2024 General Assembly session, Virginia has new legislation regarding unpaid volunteers utilizing nonrestricted herbicides to treat invasive plants on properties owned by local political subdivisions. House Bill 320 was passed in 2024 and was incorporated … Continue reading →
Spotted Lanternfly Egg Mass Survey Underway
To report a Spotted Lanternfly egg mass scan the QR code below using your mobile device or visit the Egg Mass Survey Link to report from your desk. The survey closes on March 31, 2024. Please submit your reports before that date.
Continue reading →Weed Alert: Lesser Celandine
Now is the time to identify and control this invasive plant. Check out our weed alert for more information: https://mailchi.mp/blueridgeprism/weed-alert-lessercelandine-9625558
Continue reading →2024 Legislative Action Alert
View Blue Ridge PRISM’s Legislation Action Alert for more information and links Several invasive plant related bills are making their way through the Virginia Legislature. These bills are designed to curb invasive plants by supporting informed consumer choices, promoting healthy … Continue reading →
Celebrating Success in Loudoun County!
On December 5, 2023, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to allocate $250,000 in funding to scope the invasive plant problem in Loudoun County. This financial support represents a significant step toward mitigating the county’s economic, health, safety, … Continue reading →
Weed Alert: Burning Bush
Because it has no known natural predators in North America, burning bush (Euonymus alatus) can spread undisturbed through its prodigious seeds and extensive root system. This paired with its ability to grow under a mature forest canopy means that burning bush can outcompete native woody and herbaceous … Continue reading →
Fall Newsletter
2023 Fall Meeting – Recording Available
We welcomed John Scrivani as our speaker to PRISM’s Fall Meeting. His full presentation title “Restoring the American Chestnut to the 21st-Century Forest: Fire Suppression, Forest Mesophication, Climate Change, and Invasive Species” is now available to view. Visit Blue Ridge … Continue reading →