Spring Fire Season
Fire season dates: March 1 – May 31
Burning is prohibited during burning season from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Trees in Winter: What happens during the winter forest life cycle?

Trees in Winter: What happens during the winter forest life cycle? Posted on February 18, 2026 (February 20, 2026) in Uncategorized
Manage Your Woodlands: Landowner Assistance in West Virginia Posted on February 17, 2026 (February 20, 2026) in blog
Exploring West Virginia’s State Forests Posted on January 21, 2025 (January 21, 2025) in blog
Brighten Your Home With a West Virginia-Grown Choose-and-Cut Christmas Tree Posted on December 6, 2024 (December 4, 2025) in blog
Preparing for Fire Season in the Mountain State Posted on October 21, 2024 (October 21, 2024) in blog
The History of Smokey Bear – Preventing Fires for 80 Years Posted on August 6, 2024 (August 13, 2024) in blog

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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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