Beginning Landowner Weekend Retreats

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...

2017 Retreats:

• Central Virginia Retreat March 17-19 at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center, Appomattox 
• Southwest Virginia Retreat August 18-20, at the SW VA 4-H Center, Abingdon
• Southeast Virginia Retreat Sept. 22-24 at the New Kent Forestry Center, Providence Forge

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!"