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West Virginia Division of Forestry Current Blogs

202508jan8:00 amBest Management Practices WorkshopFarmington Community Building

202509jan8:30 amBest Management Practices WorkshopMilton VFD

202513jan8:00 amBest Management Practices WorkshopFairlea - State Fair Grounds

202515jan8:30 amBest Management Practices WorkshopElizabeth - Wirt VFD

202522jan9:00 amBest Management Practices WorkshopBurlington VFD

202530jan9:30 amTREE FELLING SAFETY AND PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT WORKSHOPElk River Wildlife Management Area, Sutton, WV

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Mission

The West Virginia Division of Forestry is committed to protecting, nurturing, sustaining, and promoting the wise utilization of our state’s forest resources.

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Established in 1909, as a declaration of the state government for the need of forest protection and research, the West Virginia Division of Forestry protects and conserves the state’s forest resources.

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