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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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