Virginia Department
of Forestry

Established in 2016, the Virginia Century Forest Program recognizes those individuals and families who have made a long-term commitment to enhancing the environment and protecting the quality of life for their fellow Virginians through forestry. The Century Forest designation is intended to be an honorary recognition for landowners of qualifying properties that have at least 20 contiguous acres of managed forest.

The application process provides landowners with an opportunity to demonstrate how their family property meets the program criteria and attest that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge. Join the 70+ landowners already recognized as Century Forest landowners.

The name of the property and its owners is maintained on the publicly viewable list of Virginia’s Century Forests.

Virginia’s Century Forests

To Apply

Submit Form 10.3 Century Forest Application and supporting documentation to the Office of Working Lands Preservation as designated on the application form.

If your family and property may be eligible, contact us to apply.

As established in the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Century Farm Program recognizes and honors those farms that have been in operation for at least 100 consecutive years and the generations of Virginia farm families whose diligent and dedicated efforts have maintained these farms, provided nourishment to their fellow citizens and contributed so greatly to the economy of the Commonwealth. Join the 1,500+ landowners already recognized as Century Farm landowners.

The name of the farm and its owners is maintained on the publicly viewable list of Virginia’s Century Farms.

Virginia’s Century Farms

To Apply

The Virginia Century Farm Program is administered by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). For more information about Virginia’s Century Farms, eligibility and how to apply, visit VDACS.