CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The start of West Virginia’s annual spring fire season on Saturday, March 1, marks the return of burning restrictions. The West Virginia Division of Forestry (WV DOF) reminds residents to confine outdoor burning to 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., according to West Virginia State Code Chapter 20-3-5. Fires set during that time must be… View Article
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Fall fire season starts Tuesday, Oct. 1, and continues through Dec. 31, the West Virginia Division of Forestry (WV DOF) announced today. “This past summer’s drought has led to more trees losing their leaves fast this fall,” said Jeremy Jones, Director/State Forester of the West Virginia Division of Forestry. “We ask the public to… View Article
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The start of West Virginia’s annual spring fire season on Friday, March 1 marks the return of burning restrictions. The West Virginia Division of Forestry (WV DOF) reminds residents to confine their outdoor burning to the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. according to the West Virginia State Code Chapter 20-3-5. Fires set… View Article
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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.