Virginia continues to lose tree canopy at an astonishing rate. This loss of tree canopy needs to be slowed and replaced to help manage stormwater, flooding, and mitigate against the most harmful effects of climate change.
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 12 bills this General Assembly session that supported wildlife habitats, outdoor recreation, protections for native species, and more.
Virginia’s trees are being lost at a rapid rate due to development. Several bills this session aim to help localities protect and restore tree canopies.
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".
VCN is supporting efforts to protect tree canopies, aiming to enhance public health and ensure clean water for all Virginians.