Application — Blue Ridge Conservation

We welcome all that are interested in learning about the program to stay and read but this particular program is for the Central Virginia Planning District (City of Lynchburg, Amherst, Bedford and Campbell Counties).

Mandatory Food Requirements: Choose plants that provide pollen and nectar sources from early spring to late fall and at least two of those should be HOST PLANTS for caterpillars.

TREES AND SHRUBS: Click 4 different species of trees and shrubs (any combination) from the following list of trees AND/OR shrubs.

Early Season Bloom (April/May/June) Need a minimum of 2:

Mid-Season Bloom (June-August) Need a minimum of 2:

Late bloom time (August-October) Need a minimum of 2:

Invasive plants threaten pollinators by endangering and reducing the availability of native plants. These native plant food sources are vital for our native bees and butterflies that depend on them for survival. Invasive plants that move from our yards and gardens to woodlands threaten the diversity of the natural habitat. Many of these invasive plants take over the habitat and spread without control, thereby crowding out our native plants. We can help sustain our native plants by not planting invasives and removing any existing invasives on our properties and gardens. How do you safeguard pollinator habitat in your garden and property? See list of invasive plants in the Piedmont region of Virginia at this website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/ip

Pesticide use can have adverse effect on pollinators and actually harm more pollinators if the pollinator takes the pesticide back to a nest. Also, it has been shown that indiscriminate broad use of herbicides to control weeds can also affect pollinators. The use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to control pests in your garden is the preferred method you should follow. To protect our pollinators please check all that apply below.

I follow integrated pest management (IPM) to control pests in my garden, but always do the following in my garden:

In what type of area is your property located?

Certify Your Information: By entering your full name below, you indicate that you agree with the following statement:

Blue Ridge Conservation Pollinator Garden Application Form