Virginia Department
of Forestry

W. Chad Austin

Name: Chad Austin

Working Title: District Forester

Specialty: Oversees all field operations and supervises area foresters, forest technicians, and specialists in the assigned district.

Email: chad.austin@DOF.virginia.gov

Primary Phone: (276)692-7648

Secondary Phone: (276)236-2322

Office Location: Galax Office

Counties Served: Bland, Carroll, Floyd, Franklin, Galax City, Grayson, Henry, Martinsville City, Patrick, Pulaski, Wythe

Primary Forestry Contact for: Franklin, Pulaski