Getting Started
Getting Started
Our number one recommendation to landowners is to plant species that are native to Virginia. Beyond that, here are our top 8 best land management practices. You can find more information about establishing native plants, removing invasive species, and managing grasslands below.
How to Establish a Wildflower Meadow from Seed
This is an excerpt from ‘Establishing a Wildflower Meadow from Seed’ by Cathy Neal, New Hampshire Cooperative Extension.
What to Plant in a Wildflower Meadow
This is a list of species that we recommend for use in native meadow plantings in the 16 county region surrounding Shenandoah National Park. Produced by the Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation, the Clifton Institute, and Virginia Working Landscapes, November 2019.
Email Kadiera Ingram (kingram@cliftoninstitute.org) if you would like to request a free custom seed mix recommendation.
Managing Land in the Piedmont of Virginia for the Benefit of Birds & Other Wildlife
“The purpose of this guide is to provide landowners with an introduction to land management concepts and conservation tools that can be used to benefit wildlife and counter some of the threats faced by declining bird species.”
Produced by American Bird Conservancy, Piedmont Environmental Council, and Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries.
A Primer on Prescribed Fire for Private Landowners
This is essential reading for landowners who are considering using fire to manage their land. Produced by the Virginia Prescribed Fire Council.
iNaturalist is an extremely valuable tool for learning to identify species and keeping track of biodiversity on your land. Check out our tips for using the app!
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