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Forestry and Riparian Buffers

The Headwaters Forestry Committee is an active advocate for sustainable forestry practices, with numerous projects toward that end.

For eleven years, the Forestry Committee has undertaken a tree seedling sale in March. The sale features native trees, primarily for small-land owners. Public awareness is a goal along with the number of seedlings sold.
Tree sale poster
Tree descriptions
Order Form

The Forestry Committee, under the leadership of Charlie Huppoch, has taken the lead in the building of the Marl Creek Trail at McCormick Farm, and the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural and Education Center. The Easements Sub-Committee is responsible for monitoring and defending the District's riparian conservation easements, in January. Many of these easements are co-held with the Valley Conservation Council.

Please feel free to check out the related links below to learn more about Forestry and Riparian Buffers.

Related Links

Understanding the Science Behind Riparian Forest Buffers

State Best Management Practice Specification Sheets

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Federal Agricultural Programs