Gov. Justice issued proclamation on November 4, 2024 banning outdoor burning statewide. Read the proclamation here.
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West Virginia Division of Forestry Current Blogs

202407nov8:00 amBest Management Practices WorkshopWebster Springs - Municipal Building

202421nov9:30 amTREE FELLING SAFETY AND PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT WORKSHOPElk River Wildlife Management Area, Sutton, WV

202405dec8:00 amBest Management Practices WorkshopSutton - Elk Conservation District Office

202419dec9:30 amTREE FELLING SAFETY AND PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT WORKSHOPElk River Wildlife Management Area, Sutton, WV

202508jan8:00 amBest Management Practices WorkshopFarmington Community Building

202509jan8:30 amBest Management Practices WorkshopMilton VFD

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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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