Fairfax County Stormwater Reforestation

Fairfax County Stormwater Reforestation

Project Team
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Ashton Manor Environmental, LLC Fairfax County Park Authority
Project Description

The Fairfax County Stormwater Reforestation project is converting over 10 acres of county parkland from turf grass and invasive species dominated disturbed habitat to forest, utilizing innovative planting methods and locally native plant palettes to provide water and air quality, wildlife habitat and human quality of life benefits. The jurors felt that this project stood out thanks to the diversity of its plant community and high level of public accessibility. The succession approach to planting and long-term maintenance strategy were other outstanding components to this project.
To read a full project narrative and view more photos, visit the project folder on our Google Drive!

Best Habitat Creation

This category recognizes restoration projects that create or restore a high-quality blend of wetland or upland wildlife habitats. Depending on the number and type of projects submitted, separate awards may be made for forest creation and wetland/meadow creation projects.

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Project Narrative
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Succession Curriculum Churchill Road
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Rock Hill 2-2018 Plot Layout
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Rock Hill 1 Planting Site
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Churchill Road Installation and one year of growth
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Churchill Road 3-2018 Treatment
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Churchill Road 2 Restoration-Planning Map
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Churchill Road 1 Pre-restoration
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2018 December 21 Reforestation Status Update
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