Join this Fairfax-wide effort to control invasive plants
Help Save OurTrees!
Fairfax PRISM
Our mission is to facilitate a community-wide effort by residents and organizations to stem the epidemic of invasive plants and thereby protect our trees and promote the growth of the life-supporting plants that are native to our ecosystem. Our volunteer teams are working to:
Educate the public on the impacts of invasive plants and the need for action by all of us.
Assess and monitor the most serious infestations across the county.
Support and help coordinate the efforts of stakeholder groups to control invasive plants on all public, residential, and commercial properties.
Identify barriers to progress and seek solutions
Seek incentives and dedicated funding sources for professional and volunteer removal efforts.
A PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) is a community partnership that brings agencies, nonprofits, and neighbors together to tackle invasive plants or animals across a region. Our region is Fairfax County in Northern Virginia and the independent jurisdictions therein including Falls Church.
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Actions that can make the difference
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On Your Own Property
Invasive plants such as English Ivy damage your property and spread seeds to your neighbors and to natural spaces. Learn how to recognize those plants, set realistic priorities, and use correct removal techniques.
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On Public Land
Our parks need help removing invasive plants. Volunteering offers a fun, gratifying way to exercise while making a real difference. Many organizations across Fairfax County need volunteers for hands-on removal work and mapping invasive species locations. From our parks to our roadside rights of way, there are numerous ways to get involved in protecting our local natural areas.
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As a Community Representative
Volunteer to educate your community about identifying and removing invasive plants—no experience required! Community Representatives relay information about invasive plants to their neigbhorhood and help coordinate local efforts while receiving training and planning assistance from Fairfax PRISM. Area Representatives help coordinate efforts between multiple communities to strategically address invasive plant problems across boundaries.
