NPS Photo Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park currently manages approximately 900 acres under agricultural special use permits (SUPs) issued to local farmers. The agricultural SUP program helps park managers maintain open, rural agricultural scenes in order to preserve and interpret historic battlefield landscapes. Farm units are primarily kept in hay and row crops such as corn and soybeans in areas that were likely historically farmed for wheat or tobacco. These 5-year permits are designed to provide an equal opportunity through open bidding for private use of park lands and to foster agricultural practices that conserve soil, protect streams and groundwater, control exotic plant species, and minimize use of pesticides. 
Notice of Open Agricultural PermitsNOTICE OF SOLICITATION Agricultural Special Use Permits (SUP) Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park has fourteen individual farm units available for agricultural use across multiple Civil War Battlefields and other Park sites. The agricultural use program helps the Park maintain open, rural agrarian scenes in order to preserve and interpret historic battlefield landscapes while fostering agricultural practices that conserve soil, protect streams and groundwater, and minimize use of pesticides. This notice provides an equal opportunity through open competition for private use of the land. Five-year Special Use Permits for the individual farm units will be competed for and issued separately. The successful bidder will be issued a Special Use Permit (SUP) for one year, starting January 1, 2027, which may then be renewed on January 1, 2028 for an additional five years if the conditions of the permit are successfully executed and all parties are satisfied with the agreement. The Superintendent reserves the right to reject any and all bids. To be considered for permit award, the applicant shall:
The successful bidder for each permit will be notified by August 28, 2026. The Park will issue Special Use Permits in January 2027 after pre-award meetings to discuss the terms and conditions of the permit. Bills of Collection will be sent at the time the permit takes effect in January 2027 and annually thereafter. Inspection of farm units with a National Park Service representative may be made by appointment. Please contact Sara Strickland, Natural Resources Program Manager, at 540-760-7938 or sara_strickland@nps.gov between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to schedule an appointment. Farm Unit MapsSee the gallery below for maps of each farm unit, or follow the links in the unit description for individual maps.Alrich Farm Unit – Spotsylvania BattlefieldThe Alrich Farm unit is located on the Spotsylvania Battlefield on the western corner of the intersection of Burnside Drive (Park exit road) and Courthouse Road (SR208). See attached Alrich Farm Unit map. This unit consists of approximately seven (7) farmable acres of relatively flat terrain that may be utilized for row crops, hay, or grass/hay mixture. It is immediately adjacent to privately-owned farmland. There are currently no trails or other access points for park visitors on this farm unit. Responsibilities of the Permittee will include annual bush hogging of a small area not suitable for cultivation along Courthouse Road. Substantial deer browse to crops has been reported on this field. The soil types on this unit include primarily Appling sandy loam, Appling-Wedowee sandy loams, and Nason silt loam. These soils are well suited to row crops and hay. Permeability is moderately high, and the soils are well drained. Any cultivation shall be completed utilizing no-till or minimum tillage practices to minimize soil erosion and impacts to archeological resources. The Permittee shall work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District (TCCSWCD) to assess conditions and develop a Soil and Water Conservation Plan during the first year of the SUP, to be provided to the park Natural Resources Management Specialist. Application of all soil amendments, including lime and fertilizers, must be based on soil tests from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service or a qualified consultant. Bernard’s Cabins Farm Unit – Fredericksburg BattlefieldThe Bernard’s Cabins Farm unit is located on the Fredericksburg Battlefield at the terminus of Latimer’s Knoll Court off Lansdowne Road, accessed from Park lands only via a pedestrian trail from South Lee Drive. Farm access is through adjacent private lands. See attached Bernard's Cabins Farm Unit map. This unit consists of approximately twenty-four (24) farmable acres of rolling hills that may be utilized for row crops, hay, or grass/hay mixture. It is immediately adjacent to privately-owned farmland and is partially intersected by a drainage channel. Due to the high visibility of this unit at the Bernard’s Cabins visitor use area and pedestrian trail, the park is requiring the permittee to be responsible for maintaining a “well-kept” appearance. This will include vegetation management along fence rows and field perimeters. A park-maintained pedestrian loop trail from South Lee Drive intersects the farm fields from the south side of the unit, including a mown visitor stop with interpretive waysides; park visitor safety is of utmost importance during all agricultural activities. The soil types include primarily Myatt loam, rarely flooded, and Wickham loam. These loams are well suited to row crops and hay. Permeability is moderately high, and the soils range from poorly drained/rarely flooded to well drained. Any cultivation shall be completed utilizing no-till or minimum tillage practices to minimize soil erosion and avoid impacts to archeological resources. The Permittee shall work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District (TCCSWCD) to assess conditions and develop a Soil and Water Conservation Plan during the first year of the SUP, to be provided to the park Natural Resources Management Specialist. Application of all soil amendments, including lime and fertilizers, must be based on soil tests from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service or a qualified consultant. Brygider Farm Unit – Chancellorsville BattlefieldThe Brygider Farm unit is located on the Chancellorsville Battlefield along Plank Road (SR 3) at the site of the Jackson Flank Attack Tour Stop. See attached Brygider Farm Unit map. This unit consists of approximately seventy-one (71) farmable acres of rolling hills that may be utilized for a combination of row crops, hay, or grass/hay mixture. The unit will be primarily used for hay, with the opportunity to rotate approximately half the unit into soybeans for soil health and pest/weed control. Several drainage channels and wetlands occur in the farm unit. Due to the high visibility of this unit along SR 3 (Plank Road) and the Jackson Flank Attack visitor use area, the park is requiring the permittee to be responsible for maintaining a “well-kept” appearance. This will include vegetation management along fence rows and non-farmed areas outside the parcels delineated for farming on the attached map. A visitor use area is surrounded by the farm fields; park visitor safety is of utmost importance during all agricultural activities. The soil types include primarily Tatum loam, Fluvanna fine sandy loam, Brockroad silt loam, and Margo loam. These loams are well suited to row crops and hay. Permeability is very low to high, and the soils range from poorly drained to well drained. Any cultivation shall be completed utilizing no-till or minimum tillage practices to minimize soil erosion and impacts to archeological resources. The Permittee shall work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District (TCCSWCD) to assess conditions and develop a Soil and Water Conservation Plan during the first year of the SUP, to be provided to the park Natural Resources Management Specialist. Application of all soil amendments, including lime and fertilizers, must be based on soil tests from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service or a qualified consultant. A 35-foot riparian buffer must be maintained along all wetlands and streams. Grass buffers may be maintained by mowing but may not be tilled. Existing woody vegetation along riparian buffers will remain. No pesticides or fertilizers can be applied to wetland and stream buffers, for protection of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Carver Farm Unit – Wilderness BattlefieldThe Carver Farm unit is located on the Wilderness Battlefield along Hill Ewell Drive, accessed through gated drives along Hill Ewell Drive into the fields. See attached Carver Farm Unit map. This unit consists of approximately seventy-eight (78) farmable acres of rolling hills that shall be utilized for hay or grass/hay mixture. South Wilderness Run, several tributaries, and a pond occur in and adjacent to the unit. The Park has initiated a reforestation effort adjacent to this unit to return the landscape to historic conditions; contractors and partners will be accessing this area periodically along the edge of the farm unit. Due to the high visibility of this unit along Hill Ewell Drive, the park is requiring the permittee to be responsible for maintaining a “well-kept” appearance. This will include vegetation management along fence rows and non-farmed areas outside the parcels delineated for farming on the attached map. The soil types include primarily Cullen loam, eroded, Tatum loam, eroded, and Margo loam. These loams are well suited to hay. Permeability is very low to high, and the soils range from moderately well drained to well drained. Any cultivation shall be completed utilizing no-till or minimum tillage practices to minimize soil erosion. The Permittee shall work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District (TCCSWCD) to assess conditions and develop a Soil and Water Conservation Plan during the first year of the SUP, to be provided to the park Natural Resources Management Specialist. Application of all soil amendments, including lime and fertilizers, must be based on soil tests from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service or a qualified consultant. A 35-foot riparian buffer must be maintained along all wetland and stream drainage areas. Grass/hay buffers may be maintained by mowing but may not be tilled. Existing woody vegetation along riparian buffers will remain. No pesticides or fertilizers may be applied to wetland and stream buffers, for protection of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Chancellor Inn Farm Unit – Chancellorsville BattlefieldThe Chancellor Inn Farm unit is located on the Chancellorsville Battlefield at the intersection of Plank Road (SR 3) and Elys Ford Road/Old Plank Road (SR 610). See attached Chancellor Inn Farm Unit map. This unit consists of approximately thirty-eight (38) farmable acres of rolling hills that may be utilized for row crops, hay, or grass/hay mixture. Several small drainage channels and wetlands occur in the farm unit. Substantial deer browse to crops has been reported at this unit, particularly on the field south of Plank Road. Due to the high visibility of this unit along Plank Road and multiple visitor use areas, the park is requiring the permittee to be responsible for maintaining a “well-kept” appearance. This will include vegetation management along fence rows and non-farmed areas outside the parcels delineated for farming on the attached map. Responsibilities of the permittee will include annual bush hogging of two areas adjacent to Field 2 (see map). Several pedestrian trails intersect or run adjacent to the farm fields; park visitor safety is of utmost importance during all agricultural activities. The soil types include primarily Aquults, loamy-Margo complex, Brockroad silt loam, and Toddstav silt loam. These loams are well suited to row crops and hay. Permeability is very low to moderately high, and the soils range from poorly drained to well drained. Any cultivation shall be completed utilizing no-till or minimum tillage practices to minimize soil erosion and impacts to archeological resources. The Permittee shall work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District (TCCSWCD) to assess conditions and develop a Soil and Water Conservation Plan during the first year of the SUP, to be provided to the park Natural Resources Management Specialist. Application of all soil amendments, including lime and fertilizers, must be based on soil tests from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service or a qualified consultant. A 35-foot riparian buffer must be maintained along all wetlands and streams. Grass buffers may be maintained by mowing but may not be tilled. Existing woody vegetation along riparian buffers will remain. No pesticides or fertilizers can be applied to wetland and stream buffers, for protection of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Chatham Farm Unit – Fredericksburg BattlefieldThe Chatham Farm unit is located on the Fredericksburg Battlefield atop the northeast bank of the Rappahannock River in Stafford County. Farm access is along Chatham Lane, the park entrance off Chatham Heights Road. See attached Chatham Farm Unit map. This unit consists of approximately twenty-seven (27) farmable acres on relatively flat terrain that may be utilized for row crops, hay, or grass/hay mixture. Due to the high visibility of this unit from the Chatham visitor use area, the park is requiring the permittee to be responsible for maintaining a “well-kept” appearance. This will include vegetation management along fence rows and non-farmed areas outside the parcels delineated for farming on the attached map, including annual bush-hogging of two small areas adjacent to Chatham Lane. A pedestrian trail from Pratt Park intersects the farm fields on the west side of the unit; park visitor safety is of utmost importance during all agricultural activities. The soil types on this unit include primarily Altavista fine sandy loam, Wickham fine sandy loam, and Roanoke silt loam. These sandy loams are well suited to row crops and hay. Permeability is moderately high, and the soils range from poorly drained to well drained. Any cultivation shall be completed utilizing no-till or minimum tillage practices to minimize soil erosion and impacts to archeological resources. The Permittee shall work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District (TCCSWCD) to assess conditions and develop a Soil and Water Conservation Plan during the first year of the SUP, to be provided to the park Natural Resources Management Specialist. Application of all soil amendments, including lime and fertilizers, must be based on soil tests from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service or a qualified consultant. Chewning Farm Unit – Wilderness BattlefieldThe Chewning Farm unit is located on the Wilderness Battlefield along Hill Ewell Drive, accessed through gated drives along Hill Ewell Drive and Orange Plank Road (SR 621). See attached Chewning Farm Unit map. This unit consists of approximately one hundred and sixty-eight (168) farmable acres of rolling hills that shall be utilized for row crops, hay, or grass/hay mixture. Tributaries of South Wilderness Run, a pond, and wetlands occur in or adjacent to the unit. Two fields are required to be managed as hay for protection of these water bodies. Due to the high visibility of this unit along Hill Ewell Drive and visitor use areas, the park is requiring the permittee to be responsible for maintaining a “well-kept” appearance. This will include vegetation management along fence rows and non-farmed areas outside the parcels delineated for farming on the attached map. The farm access road off Hill Ewell Drive is used as a pedestrian trail to a park-maintained visitor use area; park visitor safety is of utmost importance during all agricultural activities. In addition, a private family cemetery and ruins of a historic house are located on this property; care shall be taken to avoid impacts to these sites. The soil types include primarily Catharpin silt loam, Tatum loam, Brockroad silt loam, and Nason silt loam. These silt loams and loams are well suited to row crops and hay. Permeability is very low to high, and the soils range from moderately well drained to well drained. Any cultivation shall be completed utilizing no-till or minimum tillage practices to minimize soil erosion. The Permittee shall work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District (TCCSWCD) to assess conditions and develop a Soil and Water Conservation Plan during the first year of the SUP, to be provided to the park Natural Resources Management Specialist. Application of all soil amendments, including lime and fertilizers, must be based on soil tests from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service or a qualified consultant. A 35-foot riparian buffer must be maintained along all wetland and stream drainage areas. Grass buffers may be maintained by mowing but cannot be tilled. Existing woody vegetation along riparian buffers will remain. No pesticides or fertilizers can be applied to wetland and stream buffers, for protection of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Ellwood Farm Unit – Wilderness BattlefieldThe Ellwood Farm unit is located on the Wilderness Battlefield on the southwest corner of the intersection of Plank Road (SR 3) and Constitution Highway (SR 20). See attached Ellwood Farm Unit map. This unit consists of approximately one hundred (100) farmable acres of rolling hills that shall be utilized for row crops, hay, or grass/hay mixture. Wilderness Run, several tributaries, and wetlands occur in and adjacent the unit. Due to the high visibility of this unit from the visitor use areas at Ellwood, the park is requiring the permittee to be responsible for maintaining a “well-kept” appearance. This will include vegetation management along fence rows and non-farmed areas outside the parcels delineated for farming on the attached map. Responsibilities of the permittee will include annual bush hogging of Field 5, which is currently being managed as native meadow habitat, and Field 3, which will be converted to native meadow habitat within the next two years. Several pedestrian trails intersect or run adjacent to the farm fields; park visitor safety is of utmost importance during all agricultural activities. The soil types include primarily Tetotum variant loam, Cartecay sandy loam, Cullen loam, Littlejoe silt loam, and Buffstat silt loam. These loams are well suited to row crops and hay. Permeability is moderately low to high, and the soils range from somewhat poorly drained to well drained. Any cultivation shall be completed utilizing no-till or minimum tillage practices to minimize soil erosion. The Permittee shall work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District (TCCSWCD) to assess conditions and develop a Soil and Water Conservation Plan during the first year of the SUP, to be provided to the park Natural Resources Management Specialist. Application of all soil amendments, including lime and fertilizers, must be based on soil tests from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service or a qualified consultant. A 35-foot riparian buffer shall be maintained along all wetland and stream drainage areas. Grass buffers may be maintained by mowing but may not be tilled. Existing woody vegetation along riparian buffers will remain. No pesticides or fertilizers can be applied to wetland and stream buffers, for protection of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Jackson Death Site Farm Unit – Stonewall Jackson Death SiteThe Jackson Death Site Farm unit is located on the Stonewall Jackson Death Site in Caroline County, west of Stonewall Jackson Road (SR 606) near its intersection with Guinea Station Road (SR 607). See attached Jackson Death Site Farm Unit map. This unit consists of approximately thirteen (13) farmable acres of relatively flat terrain that shall be utilized for row crops, hay, or grass/hay mixture. There are currently no trails or other access points for park visitors on this farm unit. The soil types include primarily Myatt loam, rarely flooded, and Wickham loam. These loams are well suited to row crops and hay. Permeability is moderately high, and the soils range from poorly drained/rarely flooded to well drained. Any cultivation should be completed utilizing no-till or minimum tillage practices to minimize soil erosion. The Permittee shall work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District (TCCSWCD) to assess conditions and develop a Soil and Water Conservation Plan during the first year of the SUP, to be provided to the park Natural Resources Management Specialist. Application of all soil amendments, including lime and fertilizers, must be based on soil tests from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service or a qualified consultant. Laurel Hill Farm Unit – Spotsylvania BattlefieldThe Laurel Hill Farm unit is located on the Spotsylvania Battlefield along Brock Road (SR 613), across from the entrance to Spotsylvania Battlefield. See attached Laurel Hill Farm Unit map. This unit consists of approximately fifty-three (53) farmable acres of rolling hills that shall be utilized for row crops, hay, or grass/hay mixture. A tributary of the Po River and wetlands occur in the farm unit. Due to the high visibility of this unit along Brock Road, visitor use areas, and pedestrian trails, the park is requiring the permittee to be responsible for maintaining a “well-kept” appearance. This will include vegetation management along fence rows and non-farmed areas outside the parcels delineated for farming on the attached map. Responsibilities of the permittee will include annual bush hogging of Fields 4 and 5. A park-maintained pedestrian trail intersects or runs adjacent to the farm fields; park visitor safety is of utmost importance during all agricultural activities. In addition, the ruins of a historic house and an associated visitor use area are located in Field 3; care shall be taken to avoid impacts to this site. The soil types include primarily Myatt loam, rarely flooded, and Wickham loam. These loams are well suited to row crops and hay. Permeability is moderately high, and the soils range from poorly drained/rarely flooded to well drained. Any cultivation shall be completed utilizing no-till or minimum tillage practices to minimize soil erosion and impacts to archeological resources. The Permittee shall work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District (TCCSWCD) to assess conditions and develop a Soil and Water Conservation Plan during the first year of the SUP, to be provided to the park Natural Resources Management Specialist. Application of all soil amendments, including lime and fertilizers, must be based on soil tests from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service or a qualified consultant. A 35-foot riparian buffer must be maintained along all wetland and stream drainage areas. Grass buffers may be maintained by mowing but cannot be tilled. Existing woody vegetation along riparian buffers will remain. No pesticides or fertilizers can be applied to wetland and stream buffers, for protection of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Pierson Farm Unit – Wilderness BattlefieldThe Pierson Farm unit is located on the Fredericksburg Battlefield at the terminus of Slaughter Pen Farm Road off Tidewater Trail (SR 2/17). See attached Pierson Farm Unit map. This unit consists of approximately eighteen (18) farmable acres of relatively flat terrain that may be utilized for row crops, hay, or grass/hay mixture. It is immediately adjacent to privately-owned farmland and is bounded to the south by wetlands. There are currently no trails or other access points for park visitors on this farm unit; however, the access road through Slaughter Pen Farm is managed by the American Battlefield Trust and is open to the public. The soil types include primarily Myatt loam, rarely flooded, Dogue loam, and Wickham loam. These loams are well suited to row crops and hay. Permeability is moderately high, and the soils range from poorly drained/rarely flooded to well drained. Any cultivation shall be completed utilizing no-till or minimum tillage practices to minimize soil erosion and impacts to archeological resources. The Permittee shall work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District (TCCSWCD) to assess conditions and develop a Soil and Water Conservation Plan during the first year of the SUP, to be provided to the park Natural Resources Management Specialist. Application of all soil amendments, including lime and fertilizers, must be based on soil tests from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service or a qualified consultant. Snead Farm Unit – Fredericksburg BattlefieldThe Snead Farm unit is located on the Fredericksburg Battlefield at the northeast corner of Lansdowne Road (SR 638) and South Lee Drive. See attached Snead Farm Unit map. This unit consists of approximately forty-five (45) farmable acres of relatively flat terrain that may be utilized for row crops, hay, or grass/hay mixture. Deep Run, a permanent stream, flows just outside the perimeter of the tract to the north. Due to the high visibility of this unit from South Lee Drive, the park is requiring the permittee to be responsible for maintaining a “well-kept” appearance. This will include vegetation management along fence rows and non-farmed areas outside the parcels delineated for farming on the attached map. The soil types include primarily Dogue loam with small sections of Myatt loam, Altavista sandy loam, and Goldsboro sandy loam. These loams and sandy loams are well suited to row crops and hay. Permeability is moderately slow, and the soils are moderately well drained. Any cultivation should be completed utilizing no-till or minimum tillage practices to minimize soil erosion and impacts to archeological resources. The Permittee shall work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District (TCCSWCD) to assess conditions and develop a Soil and Water Conservation Plan during the first year of the SUP, to be provided to the park Natural Resources Management Specialist. Application of all soil amendments, including lime and fertilizers, must be based on soil tests from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service or a qualified consultant. Tapp Farm Unit – Wilderness BattlefieldThe Tapp Farm unit is located on the Wilderness Battlefield on the southwest corner of the intersection of Orange Plank Road (SR 621) and Hill Ewell Drive. See attached Tapp Farm Unit map. This unit consists of approximately twenty-eight (28) farmable acres of rolling hills that may be utilized for hay or grass/hay mixture. Due to the high visibility of this unit along Hill Ewell Drive, Orange Plank Road, and a pedestrian loop trail through the field, the park is requiring the permittee to be responsible for maintaining a “well-kept” appearance. This will include vegetation management along fence rows and non-farmed areas outside the parcels delineated for farming on the attached map. Responsibilities of the permittee will include annual bush hogging of Field 3 to maintain the historic open forest understory. A pedestrian loop trail, a line of Civil War earthworks, and several visitor use areas occur in or adjacent to the farm unit; these are maintained by the park. The soil types include primarily Catharpin silt loam and Nason silt loam. These silt loams are well suited to row crops and hay. Permeability ranges from very low to high, and the soils are well drained. Any cultivation shall be completed utilizing no-till or minimum tillage practices to minimize soil erosion and impacts to archeological resources. The Permittee shall work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District (TCCSWCD) to assess conditions and develop a Soil and Water Conservation Plan during the first year of the SUP, to be provided to the park Natural Resources Management Specialist. Application of all soil amendments, including lime and fertilizers, must be based on soil tests from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service or a qualified consultant. Verna Farm Unit – Chancellorsville BattlefieldThe Verna Farm unit is located on the Chancellorsville Battlefield north of Plank Road (SR 3) near the intersection of Plank Road and Orange Plank Road (SR 621). See attached Verna Farm Unit map. This unit consists of approximately fifteen (15) farmable acres of rolling hills that may be utilized for row crops, hay, or grass/hay mixture. Hunting Run, a perennial stream, and its tributaries intersect the unit. It is immediately adjacent to privately-owned farmland. There are currently no trails or other access points for park visitors on this farm unit. The soil types include primarily Abell sandy loam, Fluvanna fine sandy loam, and Louisburg sandy loam. These loams are well suited to row crops and hay. Permeability is very low to high, and the soils range from moderately well drained to well drained. Any cultivation should be completed utilizing no-till or minimum tillage practices to minimize soil erosion and impacts to archeological resources. The Permittee shall work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District (TCCSWCD) to assess conditions and develop a Soil and Water Conservation Plan during the first year of the SUP, to be provided to the park Natural Resources Management Specialist. Application of all soil amendments, including lime and fertilizers, must be based on soil tests from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service or a qualified consultant. A 35-foot riparian buffer must be maintained along all wetland and stream drainage areas. Grass buffers may be maintained by mowing but cannot be tilled. Existing woody vegetation along riparian buffers will remain. No pesticides or fertilizers can be applied to wetland and stream buffers, for protection of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. |
Last updated: June 20, 2026