Robert Schumacher

Robert Schumacher

Success Stories   Robert Schumacher I Problem: Existing wooded riparian buffer areas needed to be revived and extended I Solution: About 3 acres of new forested riparian buffer along with removal of invasives I Outcome: A robust buffer-to-be...
Braford Farm

Braford Farm

Success Stories   Braford Farm Sycamore sapling in a 2022 buffer planting at Braford Farm, Natural Bridge Station, VA I Problem: Landowners wanted to build on early efforts to establish a buffer, and implement strategies to minimize damage from cattle....
The State Farm

The State Farm

Success Stories   Restoring the James River at The State Farm Spring 2021 Buffer Planting at the State Farm, Goochland I Problem: A comprehensive conservation plan was needed to keep cattle from steams and restore streamside forests and wetlands. I...
James Monroe’s Highland

James Monroe’s Highland

Success Stories   James Monroe’s Highland I Problem: Invasive vines, shrubs, and trees were choking out native plants and impeding enjoyment of the trails. I Solution: To establish a healthy native-species riparian buffer by clearing out invasive...
Stoney Crest Farm

Stoney Crest Farm

Success Stories   Stoney Crest Farm I Problem: Active cattle farm in Albemarle County needed cattle exclusion fencing and restoration of riparian forest I Solution: Fencing and alternative livestock watering; riparian forest buffer planting I...
Ronnie Nuckols, Overhome Farm

Ronnie Nuckols, Overhome Farm

Success Stories   Ronnie Nuckols, Overhome Farm I Problem: New to raising cattle, Ronnie Nuckols needed to manage his herd while protecting his land. I Solution: Improve fencing, add alternative livestock watering sources, and designate wooded buffer...