This month we wanted to highlight 4 non-native invasive species and how they can harm the native species of the area: the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), the Tree of Heaven, Beech Leaf Disease, and Beech Bark Disease.

Northern Virginia is a hotbed for ticks and fleas. Not to mention grubs and gnats! Ticks alone are terrible in this region and carry dangerous diseases such as Lyme disease. Lyme disease can be hard to diagnose.

This month we are going to talk about the Virginia Round-Leaf Birch trees. They are an endangered tree species that is native to the Virginia area and is the only tree included on Virginia’s endangered species list.

There is overwhelming evidence that the Spotted Lanternfly has arrived in Loudoun County. What does this mean for your trees? Get details about the dangers of this invasive insect as well as preventative measures here.

There’s a revolution going on in the conservation world. Driven by a sense of urgency to create cleaner air and water, trees have risen to the top of solutions that improve both. Seems too simple, doesn’t it? In fact, science demonstrates that the leaves of trees pull a remarkable amount of carbon dioxide from the air through photosynthesis.

Yes, Virginia is for lovers and there is no doubt that we Virginians love our natural habitats! There are many residents that spend a lot of their time fighting to rehabilitate the natural ecosystems around the state and to create conservation areas.