Agricultural Pest Survey Programs Unit
The mission of the Agricultural Pest Survey Programs Unit is to carry out the provisions of certain agricultural laws and to enforce the rules, regulations and quarantines that have resulted from these lawsButterfly Gardening
Informative guide on butterfly gardening.City Gardens Guide
Informative guide for creating and maintaining city gardens in WV.Cooperative Forest Legacy Program Information Guide
Informational guide on the Forest Legacy Program in the State of West Virginia.Cooperative Research Grant Guidance
The Research Projects Program provides funding for projects that benefit the state's nongame wildlife, botanical resources or fungi. Our grant guidance document gives a brief overview of the program and the application process.Didymo Fact Sheet
Didymo is a common name for Didymosphenia geminata, a freshwater diatom species that can form extensive mats on stream beds. The thick mats can smother native algae and aquatic insects, and make fishing very difficult. This fact sheet provided by the Division of Natural Resources tells how to identify and prevent the spread of Didymo.Disability Services Fishing Sites
Efforts to enhance fishing opportunities for children and physically challenged individuals have resulted in the designation of six small impoundment’s and one section of a river to be managed as special fishing areas. These areas offer exceptional potential for fishing success. Trout stockings are provided March through May and the users can enjoy fishing in a more relaxed atmosphere without the concern of competing with others to achieve angling enjoyment. In addition, there are several accessible fishing piers and stream accesses that can be used by a physically challenged person.Fishes of West Virginia Checklist
West Virginia is blessed with a variety of fish resources, including 178 species and 3 hybrid sport fishes distributed among
24 different families. Interestingly, approximately 20 percent are sport fishes, 80% are nongame fishes and 75% are found in just five families: carps/minnows (60 species), perches (31), suckers (18), basses/sunfishes (14), and catfishes (12). This extensive checklist illustrates the abundance and diversity of West Virginia’s fishes. The WVDNR is committed to preserving and maintaining their existence for future generations.Forest Legacy Program Conservation Easement Fact Sheet
Information document defining a conservation easement and the rules, regulations and restrictions associated with such a transaction in the State of West Virginia.Forest Legacy Program Frequently Asked Questions
The following questions are those that have been most asked as the Forest Legacy Program has been under development.Forestry Annual Report 2006
Annual report of the West Virginia Division of Forestry for the year 2006.Get Started Bird Watching Brochure
Guide to getting started bird watching in WV.Ginseng Harvesting in West Virginia
Listing of the frequently asked questions about ginseng harvesting in the State of West Virginia.Grant Application Booklet
Provides a list of species and/or projects that are a priority to the Wildlife Diversity program. Other information about our research program.Guide to WV Amphibians and reptiles
Informative guide on WV Amphibians and reptiles.Guide to WV Bats
Informative guide on bats in WV.Hummingbirds
Informative guide on hummingbirds.If Trees Could Talk
Website on a curriculum of environmental history. This 10-module, middle school curriculum gives teachers the opportunity to download social studies activities that are based upon archival materials. The centerpiece of each module is a compilation of primary resources--documents, maps, newspaper articles, oral histories or photographs--from which students will be asked to gather, examine, and analyze information, and synthesize insights.
Invasive Plant List
Informative guide identifying invasive plants in WV.Landowner Assistance Service Policy
The following policy has been established to guide employees of the West Virginia Division of Forestry in the activities and services rendered to private forestland owners. Supervisors shall ensure that all employees thoroughly understand and adhere to this policy.List of Consulting Foresters
Listing of consultant foresters who are certified to write stewardship plans in the State of West Virginia.Mammals of WV Checklist
Field checklist for mammals of WV.Mushrooms of WV Brochure
Informative brochure on native mushrooms in WV.National Parks in West Virginia
The National Park Service administers seven parks located entirely or partially within the state of West Virginia. These units of the National Park System protect important natural, cultural and recreational resources, and preserve the places where nationally significant events occurred.Native Vegetation
Informative guide on native WV vegetation.Neotropical Birds Brochure
Informative guide on Neotropical birds of WV.Proposal Budget Spreadsheet
Spreadsheet to help standardize budget information submitted with the application package.Providing Habitat for Birds
Informative guide for providing bird habitats in WV.Rare, Threatened And Endangered Animal Species
Dynamic list of rare, threatened and endangered animal species.Rare, Threatened And Endangered Plant Species
Dynamic list of rare, threatened and endangered plant species.Report a Fish and Wildlife Law Violator
This information on the Department of Natural Resources Website can be used report fish and wildlife violators or to contact a DNR Officer.Resources, Education, and Outreach Programs for Water and Waste
This site contains links and information on programs that provide direct services to the public to help in learning about and working towards us all improving the environment. Silvicultural Best Management Practices Manual
Informational guide on the best practices for controlling soil erosion and sedimentation from logging operations in the State of West Virginia.Small Mammals
Informative guide on WV small mammals.Special Areas Accessible to Physically Challenged Hunters
Both resident and nonresident physically challenged hunters possessing a Class Q hunting permit (permanently disabled in both lower extremities) may hunt on designated roads throughout the Monongahela National Forest , portions of the George Washington/Jefferson National Forest and on certain state-owned Wildlife Management Areas, according to Curtis I. Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural ResourcesState Forest Map
Map of all State Forests in West Virginia.Supplemental Bird Feeding
Informative guide for supplemental bird feeding in WV.Trees of West Virginia
Helpful identification guide for trees found in the State of West Virginia.Water Gardens
Informative guide for creating and maintaining water gardens in WV.West Virginia Wildlife TV
The Wildlife Resources Section has teamed exclusively with Eyewitness News to produce a show like no other. Each week, the West Virginia Wildlife Resources Section and Patrick McMurtry, from Eyewitness News, will feature shows related to wildlife research and activities being conducted around the state.Wildlife Habitat Components Guide
Informative guide on wildlife habitat components.Wildlife Landscape Planning
Informative guide for wildlife landscape planning.Wildlife Management Areas
The Statewide Wildlife Management Program is designed to conserve and manage high quality habitats for a variety of wildlife species and to improve public access to these resources. Management activities on state and national forest lands include planting of trees and shrubs for food and cover, the establishment of wildlife habitat, maintenance of food plots, and the development of wetlands. In addition to conserving and managing high quality wildlife habitat, development projects improve public access and recreational opportunities. Construction of roads, parking lots, trails, and public shooting ranges are vitally important to wildlife management programs.WOW! Wetlands of Winfield Video
Take a virtual tour of the Wetlands of Winfield and learn more about this essential ecosystem. Plan your visit today with more than 50 hands-on activities you are certain to have a fun and educating experience.WV Save Our Streams
The mission of the WV Save Our Streams Program is to promote the preservation and restoration of our state's waters by providing a better understanding of their ecological integrity. The mission is accomplished by training citizen scientists to monitor and become watchdogs over their local wadeable streams and rivers. |