March 18, 2010Winter storms downed numerous trees throughout West Virginia, and as the weather warms landowners will want to clear that debris from their property.February 18, 2010On Feb. 1, James Biggs of Valley Head, W.Va., pled guilty before Randolph County Magistrate Mike Riggleman to eight logging code violations totaling $5,316, including court costs.February 08, 2010Officials at the West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) continue to recognize the most conscientious professional loggers in the state through the Logger of February 08, 2010Agriculture and Forestry Day at the West Virginia State Legislature will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Representatives from state and federal agencies, as well as those from West January 28, 2010The West Virginia Division of Forestry’s (DOF) Mountaineer Treeways program will accept applications from volunteer organizations and municipalities that plan to plant trees on public property throughout the state. The application deadline isJanuary 28, 2010The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announces that the spring Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop at Canaan Valley Resort State Park will be April 23-25, 2010.January 28, 2010Gov. Joe Manchin today presented nearly $3 million in state and federal grants to faculty from higher education institutions across West Virginia to help advance scientific research at West Virginia colleges and January 04, 2010Division of Forestry (DOF) officials are taking applications for the Forest Legacy Program, a federal initiative to conserve important forestland that is threatened by conversion to non-forest October 22, 2009Despite widespread rain last week and even snow in some parts of the state, there still are areas of West Virginia that have great fall color. Foresters say that now is a perfect time to take in the colors inOctober 22, 2009Despite widespread rain last week and even snow in some parts of the state, there still are areas of West Virginia that have great fall color. Foresters say that now is a perfect time to take in the colors inOctober 08, 2009Regional Forester Rudy Williams says there is plenty of fall color to see this weekend, especially in areas of high elevation. Williams and his staff report that foliage in the upper elevationsOctober 08, 2009The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) will conduct a public tour at Camp Creek State Forest at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. This is an informational tour for the public to learn about plans for a prescribed timber harvest in the eastern ...October 01, 2009Foresters At The West Virginia Division Of Forestry Report That The Month Of October Is Starting Out As A Colorful One. Cooler Temperatures Throughout The State And First Frosts In Some Areas Are Prompting Leaves To Change Colors Quickly, Especially A...September 22, 2009West Virginia’s fall forest fire season starts Oct. 1 and runs through Dec. 31. During the three months of October, November and December, all outdoor burning is prohibited from 7 a.m. to 4 p.mSeptember 22, 2009The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) will conduct a public tour at Calvin Price State Forest at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. This is an informational tour for the public to learn about plans for aSeptember 16, 2009A Montgomery woman signed a plea agreement on Aug. 26 before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Jim Stuckey in connection to charges stemming from a wildfire in Cabin Creek.July 16, 2009The West Virginia Division of Forestry will conduct a public tour at Coopers Rock State Forest at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2009. The tour will focus on a proposed project area, approximately 210 acresJuly 08, 2009Officials at the West Virginia Division of Forestry have scheduled three special Best Management Practices (BMP) classes for July 25. These one-day courses are open to landowners, mJune 22, 2009The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) has been protecting the state’s forest resources since 1908 when more than 1.7 million acres of forestland were destroyed by fire. This devastation prompted the West Virginia Legislature to enact the ReformJune 22, 2009During the past century, private landowners in West Virginia have come to rely on professional assistance and advice from the Division of Forestry for theJune 22, 2009Recognized as one of the toughest forestry and water quality laws in the nation, the West Virginia Logging Sediment Control Act (LSCA) of 1992 ensuresJune 22, 2009One hundred years ago, West Virginia’s forests had been cleared for agricultural use, over harvested to meet the needs of society and charred from wildfires.April 23, 2009Division of Forestry officials today announced the winners of the 2009 West Virginia Arbor Day Poster Contest. Beth Sawyer, a fifth-grade student at Kingwood Elementary School in Preston County, created the winning design representing this year’s them...March 30, 2009FARMINGTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin once again has proclaimed April “Arbor Month” in West Virginia, and is encouraging communities, organizations and schools throughout the Mountain State to recognize the important roles trees play in dail...March 13, 2009CHARLESTON, W.Va. – This week, Congress appropriated $3.67 million in federal Forest Legacy funding to conserve significant forestland in the South Branch of the Potomac River.
“The Forest Legacy Program funding comes at a critical time for West Vir...March 05, 2009MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Del. John Overington is working with the Eastern Panhandle Conservation District (EPCD) and the West Virginia Division of Forestry to find the biggest tree in the Eastern Panhandle, but he needs your help. In exchange, if the tr...February 23, 2009CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Officials at the Division of Forestry remind West Virginia residents that the spring forest fire season begins Sunday, March 1. Starting Sunday, no outdoor fires will be allowed during the daytime hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fires ...February 06, 2009ROMNEY, W.Va. – West Virginia Project CommuniTree, a new initiative to promote urban tree planting, will hold an informational meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ranson Parks and Recreation Center in Ranson.
The new chapter, which ...February 03, 2009CHARLESTON, W.Va. – For the second year in a row, the West Virginia Division of Forestry is recognizing the most conscientious professional loggers in the state. The “Logger of Excellence” program acknowledges 133 professional loggers who have complet...February 02, 2009CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Division of Forestry officials are seeking applications for the Forest Legacy Program, a federal initiative to protect important forestland from conversion to non-forest uses. Landowners interested in applying for this program ma...January 12, 2009CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin and State Forester Randy Dye today signed a contract officially purchasing development rights for the state’s first Forest Legacy property.
“This first transaction is important to the future of West Virginia’s...November 10, 2008BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry will conduct a public tour at Kumbrabow State Forest at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. The tour will take place in the forest’s southwestern section at the site of a planned timber harvest. ...October 30, 2008Pack up the car and hit the road this weekend to see the last colorful foliage of the season. State foresters report that although there are still some areas with peak color, the 2008 fall foliage season is quickly coming to an end. This upcoming wee...October 23, 2008CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Foliage in West Virginia’s extreme Eastern Panhandle currently is reported to be at 100 percent peak. Herb Peddicord, a landowner assistance forester with the West Virginia Division of Forestry, says that visitors can expect gre...October 16, 2008CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State foresters say that just about anywhere you look this weekend in West Virginia you will see great fall foliage. Two thirds of the state, including the Northern and Eastern Panhandles, has foliage ranging from 75 to 100 perce...October 15, 2008BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry will conduct a public tour at Greenbrier State Forest at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. The tour will take place in the forest’s northeast section at the site of a planned timber harvest. T...October 09, 2008CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State foresters say that foliage at several sites in West Virginia is currently at peak color. Areas reported to be at 100 percent peak include the Allegheny Front in Mineral County, Pendleton County’s Spruce Knob and the Mt. Storm...October 03, 2008The 2008 Sportsperson of the Year Award and the Sportsman’s Organization of the Year Award were announced by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) Director Frank Jezioro on September 27 at West Virginia’s Celebration of National Hunting and...October 02, 2008CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Officials at the Division of Forestry are now accepting submissions for the 2009 West Virginia Arbor Day Poster Contest. This year's theme is "Trees are Terrific . . . in Cities and Towns!” The contest is open to all public, priva...October 02, 2008CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State foresters report that leaves are rapidly taking on fall hues, especially in the state’s areas of higher elevation. Pendleton County’s leaves range from 45 to 80 percent peak at higher altitudes, while leaves in the cou...September 26, 2008The Division of Forestry reminds West Virginia residents of the morning and afternoon outdoor-burning restrictions in place from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31. Between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., no outdoor burning is permitted.September 25, 2008Autumn is here and so is the anticipation of West Virginia’s fall foliage season. When the state’s hardwood forests are at peak color with their radiant reds, bright yellows and rustic oranges, leaf peepers are guaranteed a magnificent show.September 11, 2008Clements State Tree Nursery in West Columbia is once again purchasing seed from in-state seed collectors. Nursery personnel are specifically interested in seed from hickory, tulip poplar, butternut, Chinese chestnut and various oak trees.September 11, 2008CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Division of Forestry officials are accepting orders for bare root tree seedlings at the forest tree nursery in West Columbia, W.Va. Clements State Tree Nursery grows and sells both deciduous and conifer seedlings that landowners ...August 07, 2008CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Division of Forestry officials announced today that the ginseng digging season starts Monday, Sept. 1 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30.
Only ginseng plants that are five years old or older may be dug. The age of the plant is de...July 17, 2008FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Forestry officials announced today that the West Virginia Division of Forestry (WVDOF) Region 1 headquarters is relocating from its current location in Fairmont to a new facility in Farmington. The new office will be fully operationa...June 11, 2008The West Virginia Division of Forestry will hold a grand opening tour of a new wildlife viewing area on Greenbrier State Forest on Saturday, June 14. The area was created to provide a more varied habitat for animals, especially local song birds, and f...April 01, 2008Gov. Joe Manchin once again has proclaimed April "Arbor Month" in West Virginia, and is encouraging communities, organizations and schools throughout the Mountain State to recognize the important roles trees play in daily life. March 27, 2008Officials at the Division of Forestry remind all ginseng dealers and diggers that March 31 is the deadline to have the root weighed and certified. From April 1 through August 31, it is illegal to possess green or dry roots that have not been certified...March 19, 2008Officials with the Division of Forestry announced today that George David Staton, 43, of Monaville, was arrested Friday, March 14, on four felony counts of arson for allegedly setting a series of fires that resulted in a 150-acre forest fire in the Isl...March 19, 2008Officials with the West Virginia Division of Forestry have scheduled a public meeting for Thursday, April 3, to present a draft recreation plan for Coopers Rock State Forest. The public meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Westvaco Natural Resources Ce...February 25, 2008Officials at the West Virginia Division of Forestry remind residents that from March 1 through May 31, outdoor burning is prohibited between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. During this three-month period, known as the spring forest fire season, outdoor ...February 04, 2008Spring is less than two months away and now is the perfect time to plan your spring tree planting projects. The Division of Forestry's forest tree nursery is accepting orders for bare-root tree seedlings through April 15. Clements State Tree Nursery ...January 18, 2008Regional Forester Rudy Williams announced today that as part of the Division of Forestry's reorganization plan, the Berkeley Springs office has been consolidated with the Inwood office. Morgan County residents needing forestry services may contact the...January 15, 2008The West Virginia Division of Forestry has implemented a new program recognizing the most conscientious professional loggers in the state. The new "Logger of Excellence" program acknowledges all professional loggers who have completed a year's work in...January 14, 2008Investigators from the Divisions of Forestry and Natural Resources and the Webster County Sheriff’s Office have determined a juvenile should be charged with setting fire to a historic Sycamore tree in Webster County last year. The juvenile, age 17, fr...January 03, 2008Division of Forestry officials are seeking applications for the Forest Legacy Program, a federal initiative to conserve environmentally important forest areas threatened by conversion to non-forest uses. Landowners interested in applying for this prog... |
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