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Wildland &
Prescribed Fire
- - - Prevention and suppression of wildfires is a key part of the Virginia Department of Forestry’s mission; the agency achieves this through education, along with responding to and suppressing wildfires. Firefighters observe weather and drought conditions to maintain a state of readiness for quick response to wildfires. The agency also uses prescribed fire as a management tool to benefit Virginia ecosystems.
Forest Management
& Health
- - - Healthy, sustainable forests are essential to our economy, wildlife and people. The Virginia Department of Forestry monitors forest health and assists landowners through technical assistance and management planning to support sustainable forestry practices. Nurseries grow and sell seedlings to help develop future forests.
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  - - Landowner Assistance
    - Community Assistance
      - Forest Sustainability Fund for Local Government
      - Financial Assistance Programs
Forest Utilization &
Sustainability
- - - The Virginia Department of Forestry monitors the health, composition and inventory of Virginia’s forests to inform land management practices. The agency promotes sustainable harvesting practices and protects water sources through timber harvest inspections and best management practices. The agency supports forest industry and rural economies by developing forest markets.
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    - Forest Inventory
      - Forest Resource Information
  - - Forest Products & Markets
    - Urban Wood Utilization
  - - Logger Assistance
    - Forest Research
Land & Water
Protection
- - - Forests provide diverse ecological benefits to Virginians. Forested watersheds are critical sources of drinking water, provide habitat for fish and wildlife, and offer recreational opportunities. The Virginia Department of Forestry works to protect working farm and forest lands while preserving riparian buffers to protect water quality, ensuring continued benefits into the future.
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  - - Farm & Forestland Conservation
  - - Landowner Assistance
    - Community Assistance
Urban &
Community Forestry
- - - From public parks and yard trees to greenway corridors and streamside buffers, trees provide critical benefits to people and communities. The Virginia Department of Forestry seeks to develop diverse and healthy forests that are accessible for all. The program supports cities, towns, and communities as they establish and maintain their urban tree canopy.
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  - - Community Assistance
    - Homeowner Assistance
Education &
Recreation
- - - The Virginia Department of Forestry creates and uses a variety of conservation education resources for both children and adults. Field staff deliver programming to improve knowledge of forest ecosystems, forest resources, and forestry practices. Virginia’s state forest system provides opportunities for education, recreation, and demonstration of forestry practices.
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  - - State Forests

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Region: Western

Phone Number: (276)597-7400

Physical Address:
3961 Lovers Gap Road
Vansant, VA 24656

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3961 Lovers Gap Road
Vansant, VA 24656

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Virginia Department of Forestry
900 Natural Resources Drive
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
tel: 434.977.6555 | fax: 434.296.2369

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Generation NEXT Legacy Planning Workshop - Hampton
November 8 @ 8:30 am

Virginia Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Course
February 16, 2026

Planning and Benefits of Silvopasture in Livestock Production
March 18, 2026 @ 1:00 pm

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