The southern pine beetle is a destructive native insect that threatens pine forests. Good forest management practices like thinning can help reduce losses from this insect. There are currently three cost-share programs available through the Pine Bark Beetle Prevention Cost-Share Program. All programs exist to offer incentives to landowners and loggers for specific forest management projects aimed at improving the health of managed pine stands in Virginia.
Pre-Commercial Thinning Program
This program is open to Virginia landowners to encourage thinning pine stands. Thinned loblolly pine stands grow more vigorously, are generally healthier, and are at lower risk from southern pine beetle attack due to more air movement within the stand.
To Apply
Apply by contacting your local DOF forester.
| Image | Title | ID | Description | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cost-Share/AMP Project Amendment | 3.11 | View | |
| Forestry Cost-Share or Grant Program Certification of Work Completed | 3.09 | View | |
| Multiple Landowners Supplement | 3.10 | View | |
| Pine Bark Beetle Prevention Program Pre-Commercial Thinning Cost-Share Application | 6.02 | View | |
 | Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (Virginia Dept. of Accounts) | W-9 | View |
Longleaf Pine Restoration Program
Longleaf pine is an outstanding species in Virginia and is somewhat resistant to attack from southern pine beetle. This program is open to Virginia landowners who have a site appropriate for successful longleaf pine establishment, growth and survival with proper management.
To Apply
Apply by contacting your local DOF forester.
| Image | Title | ID | Description | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative 2020 Range-Wide Accomplishment | DOF is part of the Longleaf Cooperators of Virginia working together to conserve and restore longleaf pine in its native range of southeast United States. Report summarizes the 2020 range-wide accomplishments of America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative. | View | |
| Cost-Share/AMP Project Amendment | 3.11 | View | |
| Forestry Cost-Share or Grant Program Certification of Work Completed | 3.09 | View | |
 | From the Brink! The Effort to Restore Virginia’s Native Longleaf Pine – 2014 Status Report | P00212 | Report provides a brief history of longleaf pine in Virginia, the original range of longleaf pine, longleaf and fire, the search for native longleaf pine, the case for conserving and restoring Virginia’s longleaf pine, the importance of Northern-source seedlings for longleaf pine restoration, seed collection and seedling production, orchard development, where we are restoring longleaf pine, special programs available to promote the restoration effort, and future goals and challenges. Printed copies available. | View |
| Multiple Landowners Supplement | 3.10 | View | |
| Pine Bark Beetle Prevention Program Longleaf Pine Restoration Cost-Share Application | 6.01 | View | |
| Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (Virginia Dept. of Accounts) | W-9 | View |
Logger Incentive Program for First Commercial Pine Thinning
This program is available for first commercial thinning and is open to certified SHARP loggers (or equivalent if not in Virginia) working on parcels between 5-30 acres in size and stands between 12-22 years of age.
To Apply
Apply by contacting your local DOF forester.
| Image | Title | ID | Description | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost-Share/AMP Project Amendment | 3.11 | View | |
| Forestry Cost-Share or Grant Program Certification of Work Completed | 3.09 | View | |
 | Logger Incentive Cost-Share Program – First Commercial Pine Thinning | FT0028 | Forestry topic information sheet provides an overview of the Logger Incentive Cost-Share Program offering financial assistance for first commercial pine thinning as a part of the Pine Bark Beetle Prevention Program. | View |
| Multiple Landowners Supplement | 3.10 | View | |
| Pine Bark Beetle Prevention Program Logger Incentive Cost-Share Application | 6.03 | View | |
| Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (Virginia Dept. of Accounts) | W-9 | View |
Additional Resources
A variety of financial assistance programs are available through DOF and partner agencies for forest management activities to improve forest health.
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Contact Us
Your local DOF forester can assist you with applying for financial assistance. Contact your local DOF forester.
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