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
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 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