Virginia Department
of Forestry

Information sheet details the Department of Forestry’s Hardwood Initiative Tax Credit Program, including eligibility and qualifications. Printed copies available.

Application to apply for Hardwood Initiative Tax Credit.

Forestry topic information sheet provides information about Department of Forestry’s Hardwood Initiative Cost-Share Program, who is eligible and what qualifies for cost share.

This document presents the forgone revenue from forest land use reported by applying localities and the Forest Sustainability Fund amounts awarded for fiscal year 2025.

System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of forestry grants. This guide assists with requesting an agreement modification.

System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of forestry grants. This guide assists with agreement signing.

System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of the Forest Sustainability Fund Program.

This USDA Forest Service publication provides tax tips intended to assist forest landowners and their tax advisors in preparing 2021 Federal income tax returns. It can also help plan for future years. This material is for information and educational use only and is not intended as financial, tax, or legal advice. Please consult with your tax advisor concerning your particular tax situation.

Form to request amendments to existing cost-share or forestry management projects.

Form to document multiple landowner information and participation for tracts requesting Virginia Department of Forestry services.

Form to certify completed work and request reimbursement for forestry cost-share or grant program expenditures.

Forestry topic information sheet provides “success stories” portraying real-life experiences of Virginia forest landowners who have used Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) cost-share assistance to accomplish sustainable forest management activities. Printed copies available.

Form to request taxpayer identification number and certification for tax reporting purposes.

The National Timber Tax Website was developed to be used by timberland owners, as well as a reference for accountants, attorneys, consulting foresters and other professionals who work with timberland owners regarding the tax treatment of timber related activities.