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Invasives Program Terrestrial Like many other wildlife refuges, the Rappahanock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge must deal with its own share of terrestrial invasive plant species. At the top of our hit list are kudzu, Tree-of-Heaven, Japanese Stiltgrass, Johnsongrass, and a more recent addition, Japanese knotweed. Our Invasive Program includes reconnaissance, treatment, and monitoring. Most of the treatments involve chemical spraying, such as basal sprays on Tree-of-Heaven, and foliar sprays. With the help of volunteers from the community, the new program is expected to be quite effective. However, as is the problem with invasives, constant vigilance and monitoring is required and more work from both the community and the refuge will be needed to keep these menaces under control. Learn more about: Aquatic Beginning in 2001, the refuge has taken a leadership role in controlling invasive stands of Phragmites australis (common reed) on both public and private lands along the entire tidal portion of the Rappahannock River. Using grants and matching private funds, we have been able to treat 120 different stands of Phragmites totaling over 250 acres. More than 100 private landowners have enrolled in the control program, which we expect to continue as long as funds are available. If you have questions about the refuge control program, contact Joe McCauley, (804) 333-1470 or Joseph_McCauley@fws.gov. Learn more about Phragmites australis (common reed) Learn more about Invasive Plants:
Learn more about Invasive Species: FWS Invasives Information
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Last Updated: July 3, 2008
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rappahannock River Valley NWR P.O. Box 1030 Warsaw, VA 22572 Office: (804) 333-1470 Fax: (804) 333-3396 E-mail: Rappahannock River Valley NWR |