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  • Wildland &
    Prescribed Fire
        • J. Ryan Hewitt

        • 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 an appropriate state of readiness to allow quick response to wildfires. The Agency also uses prescribed or controlled fire as a management tool to benefit Virginia ecosystems.

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  • Forest Management
    & Health
        • J. Ryan Hewitt

        • Healthy, sustainable forests are essential to our economy and provide benefits to people and wildlife in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Forestry monitors the health, composition, and inventory of Virginia’s public and private forests to inform land management practices. Field staff assist landowners through technical assistance and management planning to support conservation and sustainable forestry practices.

        • Learn
          • Benefits of Forest Management
          • Hardwood Management
            • Hardwood Initiative
              • Hardwood Management Practices
          • Pine Management
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            • Reforestation of Timberlands Program
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            • Spotted Lanternfly
            • Thousand Cankers Disease
            • Laurel Wilt
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            • Callery Pear Exchange Program
          • Quarantines in Virginia
          • Financial Assistance Programs
            • Callery Pear Exchange Program
            • Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Cost-Share Program
            • Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Cost-Share Program
            • Pine Bark Beetle Prevention Programs
        • Seedling Nurseries
          • Virginia Trees are Best for Virginia Land
            • Diminished Species Production
          • Buy Seedlings On-Line Store
          • Tax-Exempt Seedling Orders
          • Reforestation Seedling Orders
          • Planting Trees
          • Nursery Operations in Pictures
            • Nursery History
            • Tools of the Trade
  • Forest Markets &
    Sustainability
        • J. Ryan Hewitt

        • Conserving and managing forestland is critical for the health of our environment, the supply of forest products, and the overall quality of life. The Virginia Department of Forestry works to ensure that forests and the waters that flow from them are protected today and for future generations. By developing existing markets and identifying emerging opportunities, the agency supports forest industry and rural economies.

        • Learn
          • Forests… A Sustainable Resource
          • Virginia’s Forest History
          • Virginia’s Forest Composition
        • Forest Inventory
          • Forest Resource Information
        • Forest Products & Markets
          • Promoting Virginia’s Forest Industry
          • Forest Certification
          • Virginia Grown Forest Products
          • Specialty Forest Products
          • Virginia Forest Products Tax
        • Urban Wood Utilization
        • Forest Research
          • Tree Improvement & Genetics
          • Growth & Yield of Trees & Forests
          • Hardwood Forest Research
          • Pine Forest Research
          • Restoring Diminished Tree Species
        • Other Agency-Owned Lands
          • State-Owned Lands
          • Federally-Owned Lands
  • Water Quality
    Protection
        • J. Ryan Hewitt

        • Forests are vital for preserving and improving water quality; forested watersheds are critical sources of drinking water, provide habitat for fish and wildlife, and offer recreational opportunities. The Virginia Department of Forestry protects these water sources through timber harvest site inspections and development of best management practices for harvesting operations. The agency cooperates with partners and landowners to preserve riparian buffers and protect water quality.

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          • Watershed Forestry
          • Forests for Drinking Water
          • Benefits of Streamside Forests 
          • Chesapeake Bay Watershed
        • Landowner Assistance
          • Pre-Harvest Planning
          • Plant Riparian Forest Buffers
          • Water Protection on Farms
          • Best Management Practices for Water Quality
          • Stormwater Management for Landowners
          • Riparian Buffer Tax Credit
          • Financial Assistance Programs
            • Riparian Forests For Landowners Program
        • Community Assistance
          • Plant Urban Riparian Forest Buffers
          • Stormwater Management
          • Financial Assistance Programs
        • Logger Assistance
          • Pre-Harvest Planning
          • Water Quality Laws
          • Virginia Forest Products Tax
          • Best Management Practices for Water Quality
          • Financial Assistance Programs
            • Logger Best Management Practice Cost-Share Program
            • Temporary Bridge Cost-Share Program
          • Get a Timber Notification ID Number
          • Notify of a Timber Harvest
          • Quarantines in Virginia
          • SHARP Logger Program
          • View Timber Sale Opportunities
          • Logger & Timber Harvester Directory
  • Urban &
    Community Forestry
        • J. Ryan Hewitt

        • 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.

        • Learn
          • Benefits of Trees in Communities
          • Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives 
          • Tree Identification
          • Planting Trees
          • Tree Care
        • Community Assistance
          • Community Forest Planning
          • Urban Forestry Recognition Programs (Tree City USA)
          • Arbor Day in Virginia
          • My Trees Count / Report Trees Planted
          • Plant Urban Riparian Forest Buffers
          • Stormwater Management
          • Community Forest Revitalization Program
          • Financial Assistance Programs
            • Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant Program
            • Urban & Community Forestry Grant Program
        • Homeowner Assistance
          • Planting Trees
          • Throwing Shade VA Program
          • Tree Care
          • Hire a Certified Arborist 
          • Rain Gardens
        • Urban Wood Utilization
        • Storm Planning & Recovery
          • Storm Preparation & Tree Resiliency
        • Partnerships
          • Trees Virginia
          • International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
          • Arbor Day Foundation
  • Education &
    Recreation
        • J. Ryan Hewitt

        • The Virginia Department of Forestry creates and uses a variety of conservation education resources for both children and adults. Field staff delivers 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. All state forests are sustainably managed to provide the greatest benefits to Virginians.

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          • Benefits of Trees
          • Tree Identification
          • Activities for Kids & Families
          • State Forests Differ from State Parks
          • Fall Foliage in Virginia
        • Youth Education
          • Youth Programs & Camps
          • Camp Woods & Wildlife
          • Youth Conservation Camp
          • Matthews State Forest Education Center
        • Adult Education
          • Adult Programs & Workshops
          • Events & Workshops
          • Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program
          • Virginia Master Naturalist Program
        • Educator Resources
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          • Professional Development
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          • Buy an ID Book
        • State Forests
          • Find a State Forest
            • Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest
            • Big Woods
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            • Charlotte State Forest
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            • Crawfords State Forest
            • Cumberland State Forest
            • Devil’s Backbone State Forest
            • Dragon Run State Forest
            • First Mountain State Forest
            • Hawks State Forest
            • Lesesne State Forest
            • Matthews State Forest
            • Moore’s Creek State Forest
            • Niday Place State Forest
            • Old Flat State Forest 
            • Paul State Forest
            • Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
            • Sandy Point State Forest
            • South Quay State Forest
            • Whitney State Forest
            • Zoar State Forest
          • Before You Visit
            • State Forests Differ from State Parks & Other State Lands
          • Recreation & Hunting 
          • State Forest Use Permit 
          • Education & Demonstration 
          • Matthews State Forest Education Center

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J. Ryan Hewitt

Name: Ryan Hewitt

Working Title: FIA Specialist

Specialty: Conducts forest inventory analysis statewide.

Email: ryan.hewitt@DOF.virginia.gov

Primary Phone: (434)964-8598

Office Location: Charlottesville Warehouse

  • About Us
    • Message from the State Forester
    • Leadership Team
    • Strategic Plan
    • Programs and Priorities
    • History
    • Board of Forestry
    • Honor Guard
    • Partnerships
    • New Kent Conference Center
    • Coronavirus (Covid-19) Info
  • Resources for…
    • Landowner Resources
    • Community Resources
    • Logger Resources
    • Educator Resources
  • Agency Directory
  • Office Directory
  • Program Area Contacts
  • Find a Forester
  • Upcoming Events

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

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