FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 27, 2026

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Department will conduct invasive plant control and containment work along the Butterfly Greenway trail to reduce impacts from invasive vegetation, increase existing urban tree canopy, and restore native groundcovers and native trees.

Beginning March 2 and concluding by April 1, 2026 (weather permitting), contracted environmental crews will begin work on the greenway to control invasive vegetation and restore native habitats. These crews will perform forestry mulching operations targeting invasive vegetation (primarily invasive vines, paradise trees, autumn olive, and kudzu). Signage and caution tape will be visible in all treatment areas.

Signage will be placed to alert and inform pedestrians about land management activities. Members of the public are asked to stay clear of any work zones and to be aware of temporary trail closures. If caution tape and signage is posted at trail entrances, the trail is closed to through all (pedestrian/bicycles) traffic. Please respect trail closures.

Any questions can be directed to Steve Gaines (Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Urban Forester) at 434-989-9110 or gainess@charlottesville.gov.

Media Contact:
Steve Gaines
Urban Forester
Charlottesville Parks and Recreation
434-989-9110 
gainess@charlottesville.gov