Action | Amend noxious weed list |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 12/8/2023 |
I agree with the proposed list and these non-native invasive plant species most definitely need to be added to the state's Noxious Weeds list.
As a volunteer with invasive species removal efforts in Fairfax, Arlington, and Greene counties over the last few years, I can attest to the overwhelming situation in which we as Virginia residents find ourselves. This is a drain on so many of the state's resources — human, financial, and otherwise.
Please also consider adding to this list the plants below which make up a huge percentage of volunteer removal hours to protect our parks and wild spaces:
- English ivy
- Japanese stiltgrass
- Multiflora rose
- Wineberry
- Japanese and Chinese wisteria
- Callery pear
- Chinese privet
- Spotted knapweed
- Chinese lespedeza
- Wintercreeper
- Vinca minor
- Burning bush
Thank you for moving this important effort forward. Our natural resources, human health, and state economy will benefit from it.