Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
results in following insights.
Seedlings cultivated from native old-growth pine cones will be planted at Dendron Swamp Natural Area Preserve READ MORE
Two trails that opened recently were made possible by recreation grants through DCR. READ MORE
Rick Myers, who led the state's efforts to restore Virginia longleaf pine ecosystems, has retired as DCR's longtime natural areas stewardship manager. READ MORE
Fourth-generation Staunton farmer Alex Moore is one of many Virginians who have contributed to protecting 1 million acres of land through a popular tax credit program. READ MORE
Recent tiny (but mighty) land acquisitions will enhance public access at Clinch River State Park. READ MORE
To combat an invasive pest that has been decimating eastern hemlock trees in Virginia, researchers enlisted a predatory beetle that feeds on those pests. READ MORE
Virginia plans to develop a new state park along the historic, scenic North Mayo and South Mayo rivers, which flow into a North Carolina state park. READ MORE
The Trust for Public Land has taken ownership of Natural Bridge State Park in anticipation of a future transfer to Virginia. READ MORE
A recent donation from The Nature Conservancy expands the Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve, supporting the globally significant Clinch River. READ MORE
The Virginia Natural Heritage Program has contributed to a project led by NatureServe to develop a Map of Biodiversity Importance that offers an unprecedented, high-resolution view of where to protect the most imperiled plants and animals. We spoke with Anne Chazal, chief biologist at the Virginia Natural Heritage Program and a co-author of the study. READ MORE
