Forestry
Arbor Day highlights the ‘evergreen’ value of Virginia’s trees
The rewards for planting a single tree can ripple throughout a community—enhancing ecosystems, economies and quality of life well into the future.
Emerging challenges threaten forest management sustainability in Virginia
The Virginia Wood Council is bringing together stakeholders to help find solutions for foresters struggling with emerging challenges.
Office of Working Lands Preservation established to streamline services for Virginia’s farm and forestland owners
A powerful partnership among Virginia’s farm and forestry landowners is streamlining valuable land conservation programs.
Discover Virginia’s hidden ‘ghost forests’
Explore eerie forests in the state’s Middle Peninsula.
Virginia FFA State Forestry Field Day featured timber competitions and exposed youth to industry careers
Hundreds of Virginia FFA students recently participated in Department of Forestry timber sports competitions.
Ancient mosses provide simple groundcover
Though tiny, the ecological role of moss is outsized—providing habitat for insects and other invertebrates.
Citizen dog detectives can help target, mitigate spotted lanternflies
Spotted lanternflies continue to spread across Virginia, and experts seek ways to track and control their populations.
Ash tree program assists landowners in preserving icon of Virginia’s landscapes
A tiny invasive beetle brought the once-noble population of Virginia’s loftiest hardwoods to its knees.
