FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2025
Urban Forest Restoration: Invasive Plant Control June 9 – 27, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct invasive plant control and containment projects on several City-owned properties to reduce growth of unwanted trees, vines, and shrubs. Beginning June 9 and concluding by June 27 (weather permitting), contracted environmental crews will begin work on multiple City-owned properties to control invasive vegetation and restore native habitats. Contracted crews will be performing targeted herbicide applications on specific invasive plants. Signage and caution tape will be visible in all treatment areas.
The following parks will be subject to restoration activities: Azalea Park, Forest Hills Park, Washington Park, Meadow Creek Disc Golf Course, and Fry's Spring. The following trail systems will have restoration activities occurring adjacent to the trails: Rivanna Trail between 5th Street and Jordan Park, Rivanna Trail near Quarry Park, Butterfly Greenway, and Fry's Spring.
Targeted species in restoration projects include a variety of invasive vines, shrubs, and trees. There will be no impacts to traffic flow through the course of these projects. Signage will be placed to alert and inform pedestrians about ongoing management activities. Members of the public are asked to stay clear of any work zones and to be aware of temporary trail closures.
Any questions can be directed to Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Urban Forester Steve Gaines at 434-989-9110 or gainess@charlottesville.gov.
Media Contact:
Steve Gaines
Urban Forester
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation
434-989-9110
gainess@charlottesville.gov