The Forest Conservation Act went into effect July 1st, and it aims to evaluate the health of Virginia’s forests through comprehensive assessments, identifying threats, and strategies for tree preservation and restoration.
Friends of the Rappahannock's Brent Hunsinger and Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Ann Jurczyk talk about the alarming loss of tree canopy in the region and state and the impact of heat islands in an interview on "Town Talk with Ted Schubel".
Robert Benson submits a Letter To The Editor in the Virginia Mercury stating that tree preservation is important for quality of life in Virginia.
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 18 land conservation & wildlife bills this General Assembly session that protect our diminishing tree canopy, reduce invasive species, fund critical outdoor programs, and more.
VCN is supporting efforts to protect tree canopies, aiming to enhance public health and ensure clean water for all Virginians.
Recent data from the Chesapeake Bay Program show how much impervious surface now exists in the region and what that means for protecting the estuary.
Our Common Agenda Education Series features the Land Conservation chapter of Our Common Agenda and policy recommendations for preserving tree canopy, sustainable agriculture, dedicated conservation funding, and more.
To celebrate Earth Day, VCN staff joined our Partners from Friends of the Rappahannock to plant 750 trees at Bell Isle State Park.