Welcome to the start of the Friends of Stadium Woods website. What and where are the Stadium Woods, and why do they need saving? Read on:
Hidden behind Virginia Tech‘s Lane Stadium is a 15 acre tract of forest known as ‘Stadium Woods’. This woodland is a rare fragment of old growth forest that supports white oaks over 300 years old. Stadium Woods is a living ecosystem and wildlife habitat that provides vital ecological functions, aesthetic and social benefits, and is a migration sanctuary for bird species from south and central America.
The Virginia Tech football program has proposed to clear a 3-5 acre portion of this old growth forest in order to build a 100,000 sq. ft., 90 ft. tall, $25 million, indoor practice field. We do not oppose the construction of this practice facility. However, we do believe that the proposed structure can be constructed elsewhere. The Friends of Stadium Woods are asking that you consider signing the petition to help us save this one last remaining remnant of old growth forest.
Enough is enough! Please join us to speak for the trees!
Much more information will be posted in the next few days. Stay tuned!