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Environment
Protecting Blacksburg’s Natural Heritage
Residents of Blacksburg are blessed to live amidst a natural setting that provides breath-taking panoramic views of Brush Mountain, Prices Mountain, the Ellett Valley, and the Jefferson National Forest. The natural setting in which Blacksburg is situated is prized by residents as reflected in the following statements from Blacksburg’s Comprehensive Plan:
“Natural surroundings and open space - Residents place a high value
on natural open spaces and the views of the surrounding undeveloped
mountains. Protection of streams, natural vegetation, open spaces, and