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Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the Sustainable Harvesting of Biomass

June 20, 2024 - In the 2023 General Assembly session, HB2026 and SB1231 amended the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) to enable woody biomass to continue to be used as a source of electric power generation in Virginia and for specific biomass energy facilities to be included as eligible sources in the renewable energy standard. This document outlines the best management practices enforcement process and guidance for the sustainable harvesting of biomass for electric... Read More

Forest Legacy Program Request for Proposals

June 12, 2024 - The Forest Legacy Program assists in protecting important forested lands through conservation easements and fee simple land purchases. Conservation easements allow private individuals to retain ownership while conserving forested lands to protect forested lands, in perpetuity, for future generations. Applications are accepted via requests for proposals.