Success Stories

 

Works in Progress

Each property is unique, and each solution is unique. Here are a few examples of landowners who have successfully strengthened and enhanced their property with healthy riparian buffers. Explore the examples below.

Robert Schumacher

Robert Schumacher

Success Stories  Robert SchumacherMonroe, VAExisting wooded riparian buffer areas needed to be revived and extendedAbout 3 acres of new forested riparian buffer along with removal of invasivesA robust buffer-to-be protecting the quality of the watershedA labor of...

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Braford Farm

Braford Farm

Success Stories  Braford FarmSycamore sapling in a 2022 buffer planting at Braford Farm, Natural Bridge Station, VALandowners wanted to build on early efforts to establish a buffer, and implement strategies to minimize damage from cattle.About 3 acres of new...

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The State Farm

The State Farm

Success Stories  Restoring the James River at The State FarmSpring 2021 Buffer Planting at the State Farm, GoochlandA comprehensive conservation plan was needed to keep cattle from steams and restore streamside forests and wetlands.The State Farm Task Force was...

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James Monroe’s Highland

James Monroe’s Highland

Success Stories  James Monroe's HighlandInvasive vines, shrubs, and trees were choking out native plants and impeding enjoyment of the trails.To establish a healthy native-species riparian buffer by clearing out invasive plants and introducing native trees and...

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Stoney Crest Farm

Stoney Crest Farm

Success Stories  Stoney Crest FarmActive cattle farm in Albemarle County needed cattle exclusion fencing and restoration of riparian forest Fencing and alternative livestock watering; riparian forest buffer planting Improved water quality, healthy livestock...

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Ronnie Nuckols, Overhome Farm

Ronnie Nuckols, Overhome Farm

Success Stories  Ronnie Nuckols, Overhome FarmNew to raising cattle, Ronnie Nuckols needed to manage his herd while protecting his land.Improve fencing, add alternative livestock watering sources, and designate wooded buffer zones.Being a good steward of the land...

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