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This ESRI StoryMap summarizes the results of the Mosquito & Forest Pest Management Branch's 2019-2020 Prince William County Forest Inventory using the i-Tree Eco toolset to quantify both forest pest related risks to County forests and the benefits that the County tree canopy provides.
These i-Tree Eco generated reports include additional details about Prince William’s forests from the 2019-2020 Forest Inventory. The Ecosystem Analysis is a more in depth summary of the inventory results while the Additional Reports section includes selected reports and related research of interest.
Past Social Media Posts
Expand all- Native Tree Spotlight: Red Maple
Published on 3/19/2021 - Created by Valerie Huelsman Mosquito and Forest Pest Management, Environmental Analyst
It’s Spring! Red Maples are in bloom and are a host for the invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle. More tree ID guidance from Virginia Tech here.
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- Mosquito Look A Likes
Published on 4/06/2021 - Created by Dan Gillespie Mosquito and Forest Pest Management, Environmental Specialist
Don't be fooled by these mosquito lookalikes! Know how to protect yourself from the real deal. Visit https://www.pwcva.gov/department/environmental-services/mosquitos for details and tips!
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- Earth Day / Invasive Plant PestImage
Published on 4/22/2021 - Created by Dan Gillespie Mosquito and Forest Pest Management, Environmental Specialist
Happy Earth Day! Did you know April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month? The Mosquito and Forest Pest Management Branch wants to remind you to look out for forest pests that threaten our trees.
#ippdam #planthealth #invasivespecies
- Mosquito Traps Used By PWC
Published on 4/28/2021 - Created by Dan Gillespie Mosquito and Forest Pest Management, Environmental Specialist
You may have seen our mosquito traps around the county. The Mosquito & Forest Pest Management Branch uses them to monitor mosquito populations throughout the summer. Please do not disturb them. For more visit: https://www.pwcva.gov/department/environmental-services/mosquitos
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- Tip 'n Toss
Published on 5/06/2021 - Created by Dan Gillespie Mosquito and Forest Pest Management, Environmental Specialist
Mosquito season is here so it’s time to Tip ‘n Toss! To prevent mosquito breeding, regularly tip water out of items around your home or, if you no longer need it, toss it responsibly.
For more: https://www.pwcva.gov/department/environmental-services/mosquitos
#tipntoss #mosquitocontrol #fightthebite
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- i-Tree Report Now Available
Published on 6/08/2021 - Created by Dan Gillespie Mosquito and Forest Pest Management, Environmental Specialist
The Mosquito & Forest Pest Branch has published its first County-wide Forest Inventory! The results include information about forest composition, benefits trees provide, and the threats they face. To see the results visit: bit.ly/pwcitree
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- National Mosquito Control Awareness Week
Published on 6/22/2021 - Created by Dan Gillespie Mosquito and Forest Pest Management, Environmental Specialist
“Mosquito control at home starts with you. Remember to check around your home for any sources of standing water and Tip ‘n Toss!
#NationalMosquitoWeek #TipnToss #Mosquitoes”
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