Action | Proposal to establish regulations to eradicate, suppress, and prevent the dissemination of noxious weeds in the Commonwealth |
Stage | Final |
Comment Period | Ended on 1/28/2015 |
January 28, 2015
Andres Alvarez, Director
Division of Consumer Protection
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
P.O. Box 1163
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Topic: Proposed regulations regarding noxious weeds 2VAC5-317
Dear Mr. Alvarez,
The Virginia Native Plant Society thanks the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the hard work that went into developing the proposed regulations for the enforcement of the Noxious Weed Law. We have long sought regulations for this law and see this as a very positive first step in the controlling or eradicating of the noxious weeds enumerated in these regulations.
We know that the challenges of managing invasive plants will continue and look forward to working with VDACS to take further action in protecting both our beautiful natural areas and our critical agricultural industry from the worst weeds that threaten them.
Sincerely,
Nancy Vehrs
President, Virginia Native Plant Society
www.vnps.org