Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program
Learn more about your woodlands by attending an educational event
Listen to Virginia woodland owners share their stories about the impacts of the Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program on their land management practices. View these videos and more on our YouTube Channel.
What we do and why it is important
In Virginia:
- Forestry is the third largest industry
- Forestry contributes over $23 billion annually to the economy
- Forestry accounts for 108,000 jobs
- 10.1 million acres of our woodlands are owned by private individuals & families
- Private owners have a significant impact on the overall health and productivity of our forests and the economy
The Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program provides private woodland owners with the information and tools they need to practice sound management on their land.
Conferences & Workshops
Each year, we offer numerous conferences and workshops across Virginia on a variety of topics
Field Tours
Field trips allow woodland owners to see sustainable woodland management activities implemented on the ground
Woodland Owner Retreats
Our day-and-a-half Retreats provide woodland owners with classroom, field trip, and hands-on experiences
Online Learning
We are continuously expanding our catalogue of online learning options
Communications
Information on sustainable woodland management is available in a number of formats