The Annual Landowner Weekend Retreats:

• are hosted by the Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Cooperative Extension
• are geared towards landowners who are new to forest management
• provide information on both hardwood and pine forest management
• offer chances for interaction with natural resource professionals from various agencies in Virginia, as well as with other landowners
• provide information on estate planning, management planning and certification
• provide hands-on experience with tree identification, forestry equipment, and more...

2015 Retreats:

• Southwest Virginia Retreat: July 11-12 at the Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center, Abingdon
• Southeast Virginia Retreat: August 28-30 at the Airfield Conference Center, Wakefield
• Central Virginia Retreat: October 3-4 at Bear Creek Lake State Park, Cumberland

Registration for the Southwest Virginia Retreat will open in Spring 2015.

See previous Retreat agendas:

Spring 2014

Summer 2014

Fall 2014

Here's what past participants said about the experience:

"I think the program was excellent, and conducted in a professional and relaxed, enjoyable way. It was fun and very informative."

"Excellent program! Thoroughly enjoyed listening to all of the speakers and other participants' comments and questions. We learned a lot this weekend!"